Lot 304
  • 304

Alberto Giacometti

Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description

  • Alberto Giacometti
  • Lampe trépied à l'étoile
  • Inscribed Alberto Giacometti
  • Bronze
  • Height: 16 in.; 40.6 cm

Provenance

Private Collection, Chicago (and sold: Sotheby's, New York, November 6, 2003, lot 241)
Acquired at the above sale

Literature

Françoise Francisci, Diego Giacometti, Catalogue de l'oeuvre, Paris, 1986, illustration of another cast p. 32
Alphonse Chanaux, Jean-Michel Frank, Paris, 1997, illustration of another cast p. 244

Condition

Attractive dark green patina. The surface of the work is clean, with the exception of a few small scattered pin dot nicks and accretions. Otherwise this work is in excellent overall 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.