Design

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Lot 63
  • 63

Alberto Giacometti

Estimate
70,000 - 100,000 EUR
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Description

  • Lampe Grecque, petit modèle, vers 1937
  • patinated gilt bronze, paper
  • Hauteur hors abat-jour : 29 cm (11 1/2 in.)
bronze à patine mordorée

Provenance

Edmond Bomsel, Paris, dans la famille depuis l'origine

Literature

Roger Lannes, "Exégèse poétique de Jean-Michel Frank", Art et Décoration, 1939, p. 6 pour un modèle en plâtre non patiné
Léopold Sanchez, Jean-Michel Frank, Paris, 1997, p. 167
Pierre-Emmanuel Martin-Vivier, Jean-Michel Frank l'étrange luxe du rien, Paris, 2006, pp. 45, 149, 346
Jean-Michel Frank, Galerie Vallois, Biennale 2006, n.p.



Condition

Overall very good condition : the bronze with overall light wear consistent with age and use and a few extremely rare and thin scratches. Presents very well overall.
"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.
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Catalogue Note

Cette pièce sera incluse dans le catalogue raisonné de la Fondation Alberto et Annette Giacometti.