Lot 247
  • 247

Diego Giacometti

Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description

  • Diego Giacometti
  • Table de chasseur, modèle aux cerfs et tête de chien
  • Bronze
  • Length: 24 1/2 in.
  • 62.2 cm

Provenance

Pierre Matisse Gallery, New York
Acquired from the above in 1978

Literature

Michel Butor, Diego Giacometti, 1985, illustration of another example
Françoise Francisci, Diego Giacometti, Catalogue de l'œuvre, vol. I, Paris, 1986, illustration of another example pp. 106-107
Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1986, illustration of another example pp. 84-85

Condition

Mottled brown and green patina. One rubber ring supporting the glass is missing. Scattered areas of verdigris and minor spots of acretion. Minor patina rubbing on tops of dogs' heads. Otherwise fine, work is in very good condition.
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