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Diego Giacometti
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description
- Diego Giacometti
- Petite table d'appoint à plateaux soutenus par des feuilles
- Bronze
- 20 3/4 by 22 1/8 by 17 in.
- 52.7 by 56.2 by 43.1 cm
Provenance
Private Collection (acquired directly from the artist and sold: Christie's, New York, November 20, 1986, lot 270)
Acquired at the above sale
Acquired at the above sale
Exhibited
Paris, Musée des arts décoratifs, Diego Giacometti, 1986
Literature
Michel Butor, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1985, illustration of another cast, n.p.
Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1986, illustrated p. 140
Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1986, illustrated p. 140
Condition
Dark greenish brown patina. Minor spots of rubbing and abrasion to the patina most notably on the leaves which reveal the golden tone of the bronze beneath. A couple minor spots of verdigris and a few minor surface scratches consistent with age and use. The piece is in overall very 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.