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Diego Giacometti
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description
- Diego Giacometti
- Le Dompteuse, pied de lampe (a pair)
- Bronze
- Height (each): 14 1/8 in.
- 36 cm
Provenance
Private Collection, Europe (acquired directly from the artist circa 1983)
Private Collection, Europe (by descent from the above and sold: Christie's, New York, May 15, 1997, lots 320-21)
Acquired at the above sale
Private Collection, Europe (by descent from the above and sold: Christie's, New York, May 15, 1997, lots 320-21)
Acquired at the above sale
Exhibited
Paris, Parc des Expositiions, Ob'Art, 1986
Literature
Michel Butor, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1985, illustrations of another cast pp. 53 & 98
Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1986, illustration of another cast p. 60
Françoise Francisci, Diego Giacometti, Catalogue de l'oeuvre, Paris, 1986, illustrations of another cast pp. 40-41
Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1986, illustration of another cast p. 60
Françoise Francisci, Diego Giacometti, Catalogue de l'oeuvre, Paris, 1986, illustrations of another cast pp. 40-41
Condition
Both pieces have a variagated green and brown patina. Surfaces are slightly dirty. Overall these works are in excellent 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.