- 454
Alberto Giacometti
Estimate
65,000 - 80,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Alberto Giacometti
- Nu debout
- signed Alberto Giacometti and dated 1941 (lower right)
- pencil on paper
- 49 by 31.5cm., 19 3/8 by 12 5/8 in.
Provenance
Pierre Matisse Gallery, New York (acquired by 1964)
Acquavella Modern Art, Reno
Blains Fine Art, London
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2000
Acquavella Modern Art, Reno
Blains Fine Art, London
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2000
Exhibited
New York, Pierre Matisse Gallery, Alberto Giacometti, Drawings, 1964, no. 9, illustrated in the catalogue
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down, attached to the mount at the upper two corners and floating in the mount. The sheet is slightly time-stained and gently undulating along all four edges. There is a small stain to the left part of the lower edge, a few very minor spots of foxing in places (predominantly to the lower left quadrant) and some spots of pale discolouration below the signature. There are some handling marks in places inherent to the artist's process. There are three tape remnants to the lower edge of the reverse. This work is in 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. 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."