Diego Giacometti

DeLorenzo Gallery, New York

John Alexander and Willy Rotzler, Diego Giacometti, St. Louis, 1985, p. 33
Michel Butor, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1985, pl. 69
Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, New York, 1986, p. 152
Françoise Francisci, Diego Giacometti:  Catalogue de l'oeuvre, vol. I, Paris, 1986, p. 67

Overall in very good condition. With minor rubbing to the patinated bronze. The clear glass top, possibly replaced at some point, with a few shallow surface scratches.
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.

The following seventeen lots are part of an exquisite small Midwestern Private Collection assembled with care and sensitivity to design, quality, provenance and scale, uniting to form a very personal environment reflective of some of the highest achievements in 20th Century Design.  A long interest in the work of René Lalique, including unique examples of his most intimate, direct experiments in glass, being cire perdue, (lots 67 and 69), lead these collectors to explore other French masters of classic early twentieth century design in creating their stunning home.  Notable works by Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann and his successor Alfred Porteneuve, along with singular examples by Jean-Michel Frank and Edgar Brandt form the core of these early 20th Century French classics. Additionally four outstanding later works by sculptor Diego Giacometti complement the spirit and quality of the century's earlier masters to complete this initial portion of the collection's offerings.  Additional works from this collection will be offered in sales in March and June 2011.

-Greg Kuharic