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Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 USD
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Description
- Alberto and Diego Giacometti
- LAMPADAIRE, MODÈLE FIGURE
- Bronze
- Height: 60 3/4 in.
- 155 cm
Provenance
M Tigrane Matossian & Mme Antoinette de Watteville Matossian, Geneva (acquired directly from the artist in the 1960s)
Thence by descent to the previous owner
Thence by descent to the previous owner
Literature
Françoise Francisi, Diego Giacometti. Catalogue de l'oeuvre, vol. I, Paris, 1986, illustration of another cast p. 30 (titled Lampadaire Tête de femme)
Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1986, illustration in color of another cast p. 11
Christian Boutonnet & Rafael Ortiz, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 2003, illustration in color of another cast p. 34 (titled Lampadaire Tête de femme)
Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1986, illustration in color of another cast p. 11
Christian Boutonnet & Rafael Ortiz, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 2003, illustration in color of another cast p. 34 (titled Lampadaire Tête de femme)
Condition
Work is in very good condition. Dark brown patina. Some minor surface dirt. Some stains on top of base and minor patina rubbing on back below woman. Minor rust on very top of work around base of socket.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.