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DIEGO GIACOMETTI | Pair of à l'étoile andirons, circa 1983
Estimate
140,000 - 180,000 EUR
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Description
- Attributed to Diego Giacometti
- Pair of à l'étoile andirons, circa 1983
- Branded DIEGO and monogrammed DG on each stem
- 27 x 24,4 x 48 cm ; 10 5/8 x 9 5/8 x 18 7/8 in.
patinated bronze and iron
Provenance
Private collection, France, acquired directly from the artist
Exhibited
Zurich, Museum Bellerive, Diego Giacometti, Möbel und Objekte aus Bronze, June 16 - September 4, 1988
Literature
Diego Gacometti, Möbel und Objekte aus Bronze, exhibition catalogue, Museum Bellerive, Zurich, June 16 - September 4, 1988, illustrated p. 81, n. 65
Condition
Good overall condition. The iron stems present with some oxidation and some rust (some of it has been re-patinated at a later date). The bronze presents with some surface scratches and a more significant scratch on the face of a star (approximately 4,5 cm). The bronze presents with various casting flaws, all inherent to the manufacturing process. The gilt stars presents with some overall tarnishing (they are slightly less bright than in the catalogue illustration), oxidation and wear, mostly concentrated to the point of the stars.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."