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Diego Giacometti
Estimate
25,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Diego Giacometti
- 'Fauteuil aux pommeaux de canne'
patinated bronze, tan leather upholstered drop-in seat
- Height: 80.5 cm
Provenance
Sale: Sotheby Parke Bernet Monaco S.A., Arts Décoratifs Styles 1900 et 1925, 24 September 1978, part lot 209
Acquired directly from the above
Exhibited
Zürich, Museum Bellerive, Diego Giacometti: Möbel und Objekte aus Bronze, 1986, p. 61, pl. 45, cat. no. 34
The model exhibited:
Davos, Kirchner Museum, Werke aus der Sammlung Eberhard W. Kornfeld, 1998-1999, p. 146
Bern, Kunstmuseum, Hommage an 'E.W.K': Meisterwerke von Giovanni, Alberto und Diego Giacometti aus der Sammlung von Eberhard W. Kornfeld, 2003, p. 175, cat. no. 69
The model exhibited:
Davos, Kirchner Museum, Werke aus der Sammlung Eberhard W. Kornfeld, 1998-1999, p. 146
Bern, Kunstmuseum, Hommage an 'E.W.K': Meisterwerke von Giovanni, Alberto und Diego Giacometti aus der Sammlung von Eberhard W. Kornfeld, 2003, p. 175, cat. no. 69
Literature
Michel Butor, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1985, p. 123
Françoise Francisci, Diego Giacometti, Catalogue de l'oeuvre, Vol. I, Paris, 1986, p. 73
Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1986, p. 54
Condition
Some unevenness to patination, but this is to be expected of the material. Some spots of red paint to seat frame, possibly to inhibit rust. Leather seat overall with marks, a couple of nicks, unevenness of colour, and wear to the edge where it abuts the frame. Seat probably re-upholstered. Otherwise good.
"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."