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Diego Giacometti
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Diego Giacometti
- "L'Harpie" Stool
- incised with artist's mark
- patinated bronze and leather upholstery
Provenance
Horst P. Horst, New York
Billy Baldwin, New York
Arthur E. Smith and Andrew Crispo, New York, acquired from the above, 1976
Thence by descent to the present owner
Billy Baldwin, New York
Arthur E. Smith and Andrew Crispo, New York, acquired from the above, 1976
Thence by descent to the present owner
Exhibited
International Decoration & The Arts, an exhibition for the benefit of Cancer Care, Inc. The National Cancer Foundation, curated by Billy Baldwin, Andrew Crispo Gallery, New York, November 5-28, 1976
Paris - New York, 1910-1930's: The Influence of Paris on New York and American Artists and Designers in the 20th Century, Andrew Crispo Gallery, New York, June-August 1977
The Refinement of Design: 1900-1950, Canova and Rittenhouse Fine Art Gallery, New York, September 1992
Paris - New York, 1910-1930's: The Influence of Paris on New York and American Artists and Designers in the 20th Century, Andrew Crispo Gallery, New York, June-August 1977
The Refinement of Design: 1900-1950, Canova and Rittenhouse Fine Art Gallery, New York, September 1992
Literature
Michel Butor, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1985, p. 108
Françoise Francisci, Diego Giacometti, Catalogue de l'Oeuvre, vol. II, Paris, 1986, p. 46
Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1986, p. 45
Christian Boutonnet and Raphael Ortiz, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 2002, p. 76
Françoise Francisci, Diego Giacometti, Catalogue de l'Oeuvre, vol. II, Paris, 1986, p. 46
Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1986, p. 45
Christian Boutonnet and Raphael Ortiz, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 2002, p. 76
Condition
Overall in very good condition. The stool has been recently professionally cleaned and waxed, and bronze base elements shows slightly greener in tone as a result. The bronze surfaces throughout retain a rich patina, showing gentle rubbing and light surface soiling in some of the recessed contours consistent with age and use. The leather seat is later and is executed in a manner consistent with the original design. The leather surface with a few shallow surface scratches, surface soiling and rubbing. A very fine example of this model.
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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.