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Diego Giacometti
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 USD
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Description
- Diego Giacometti
- Fauteuil aux têtes de lionnes seconde version, pieds antérieurs en griffes de lion
- Bronze
- 31 3/4 by 19 3/4 by 18 1/4 in.
- 80.8 by 50.3 by 46.5 cm
Provenance
Christoph Bernoulli, Zurich (acquired directly from the artist)
Peter Bernoulli, Zurich (by descent from the above)
Paul & Kitty Mirani-Pagano (acquired from the above in 1982)
Walter Haas, Zurich
Acquired from the above in 1997
Peter Bernoulli, Zurich (by descent from the above)
Paul & Kitty Mirani-Pagano (acquired from the above in 1982)
Walter Haas, Zurich
Acquired from the above in 1997
Literature
Michel Butor, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1985, illustration of another cast p. 131
Françoise Francisci, Diego Giacometti, Catalogue de l'oeuvre, vol. I, Paris, 1986, illustration of another cast p. 70
Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1986, illustration of another cast p. 83
Françoise Francisci, Diego Giacometti, Catalogue de l'oeuvre, vol. I, Paris, 1986, illustration of another cast p. 70
Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1986, illustration of another cast p. 83
Condition
Dark brown patina. Cushion is upholstered with a light brown leather which has some weight to it. Patina rubbing is visible along the arm rests, particularly on the top of each of the lion's heads. Some scattered accretions throughout. This work is in good condition.
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.
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.