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Alberto Giacometti
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 USD
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Description
- Alberto Giacometti
- Lampe modèle tête
- Inscribed AG and numbered 11
- Bronze
- Height: 20 in.
- 50.9 cm
Provenance
Diego Giacometti, Paris
Private Collection (acquired from the above)
Thence by descent (and sold: Christie's, London, April 30, 1999, lot 107)
Acquired at the above sale
Private Collection (acquired from the above)
Thence by descent (and sold: Christie's, London, April 30, 1999, lot 107)
Acquired at the above sale
Literature
Léopold Diego Sanchez, John David Edwards & Jacques Boulay, Jean-Michel Frank: Adolphe Chenaux, Paris, 1980, illustration of another cast p. 200
Françoise Francisci, Diego Giacometti: Catalogue de l'oeuvre, vol. I, Paris, 1986, illustrations of another cast pp. 26-27
Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1986, illustrations of another cast pp. 11 & 35
Christian Boutonnet & Rafael Ortiz, Diego Giacometti (exhibition catalogue), Galerie l'Arc en Seine, Paris, 2003, illustration of another cast p. 35
Françoise Francisci, Diego Giacometti: Catalogue de l'oeuvre, vol. I, Paris, 1986, illustrations of another cast pp. 26-27
Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1986, illustrations of another cast pp. 11 & 35
Christian Boutonnet & Rafael Ortiz, Diego Giacometti (exhibition catalogue), Galerie l'Arc en Seine, Paris, 2003, illustration of another cast p. 35
Condition
Brown and green patina. Some patina rubbing on nose and back of head, as well as small spot on trunk of lamp. Some nicks and surface scuffs on base as well as some scattered spots of minor acretion. Overall 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.