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Diego Giacometti
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Diego Giacometti
- TABLE TRÉTEAUX À MOTIFS DE BAMBOU
- bronze
- height (each base): 70.5cm., 27 3/4 in.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner in September 1975
Exhibited
Zurich, Museum Bellerive, Diego Giacometti, Möbel und Objekte aus Bronze, 1988
Milan, Fondazione A. Mazzotta & Mannheim, Städtische Kunsthalle, I Giacometti. La valle e il mondo (Das Tal-Die Welt. Familie Giacometti), 2000, illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Milan, Fondazione A. Mazzotta & Mannheim, Städtische Kunsthalle, I Giacometti. La valle e il mondo (Das Tal-Die Welt. Familie Giacometti), 2000, illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Literature
Michel Butor, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1985, illustration of another cast pp. 128, 129 & 131
Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, New York, 1986, illustration of another cast p. 83
Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, New York, 1986, illustration of another cast p. 83
Condition
Attractive green-brown patina. There are some small areas of oxidisation on the underside of the frames, synonymous with age, and there are small areas of patina wear along the top of the frames. This work is in very good condition.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The present work was commissioned by the architect Peter Bernoulli directly from the artist in September 1975 for the Swiss Embassy OECD building in Paris.