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Alberto Giacometti
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Alberto Giacometti
- Personnage debout
- Signed Alberto Giacometti (lower right)
- Pencil on paper
- 19 5/8 by 12 7/8 in.
- 49.8 by 32.7 cm
Provenance
Albert Loeb & Krugier, New York
John Rewald, New York (and sold by the estate: Christie's, New York, May 11, 1994, lot 457)
Acquired at the above sale
John Rewald, New York (and sold by the estate: Christie's, New York, May 11, 1994, lot 457)
Acquired at the above sale
Exhibited
Hanover, Kestner-Gesellschaft, Alberto Giacometti-Zeichnungen, 1966, no. 40, illustrated on the frontispiece of the catalogue
New York, Albert Loeb & Krugier, Alberto Giacometti & Balthus, 1966, no. 3, illustrated in the catalogue
New York, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum; Minneapolis, Walker Art Center; Cleveland, Cleveland Museum of Art; Ottawa, National Gallery of Canada; Des Moines, Des Moines Art Center & Montreal, Musée d'Art Contemporain, Alberto Giacometti: A Retrospective, 1974-75, no. 176, illustrated in the catalogue
Berlin, Nationalgalerie & Stuttgart, Staatsgalerie Stuttgart, Alberto Giacometti, 1987-88, no. 119, illustrated in the catalogue
New York, Albert Loeb & Krugier, Alberto Giacometti & Balthus, 1966, no. 3, illustrated in the catalogue
New York, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum; Minneapolis, Walker Art Center; Cleveland, Cleveland Museum of Art; Ottawa, National Gallery of Canada; Des Moines, Des Moines Art Center & Montreal, Musée d'Art Contemporain, Alberto Giacometti: A Retrospective, 1974-75, no. 176, illustrated in the catalogue
Berlin, Nationalgalerie & Stuttgart, Staatsgalerie Stuttgart, Alberto Giacometti, 1987-88, no. 119, illustrated in the catalogue
Literature
Reinhold Hohl, Alberto Giacometti, New York, 1971, illustrated p. 8
James Lord, Alberto Giacometti Drawings, London, 1971, no. 53, illustrated p. 125
Yves Bonnefoy, Alberto Giacometti. A Biography of His Works, Paris, 1991, illustrated p. 313
James Lord, Alberto Giacometti Drawings, London, 1971, no. 53, illustrated p. 125
Yves Bonnefoy, Alberto Giacometti. A Biography of His Works, Paris, 1991, illustrated p. 313
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper. Right edge of sheet is deckled. There is a faint 1/4 inch mat stain around the perimeter of the sheet and the sheet is very slightly time darkened overall. Watermark in the sheet at bottom center. Otherwise fine. The line is strong. Work is in very good condition.
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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.