Diego Giacometti

Private Collection, Paris, acquired directly from the artist
Millon, Paris, December 2, 1998, lot 77
DeLorenzo, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner circa 2000

Michel Butor, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1985, p. 142 
Françoise Francisci, Diego Giacometti, catalogue de l'œuvre, Paris, 1986, pp. 68-69
Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti,  Paris, 1986, pp. 66-67
François Baudot, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 2011, p. 79 

Overall in very good condition. The bronze throughout presents with a dark green patina with lighter green highlights, that display richer hues when viewed in person than shown in the catalogue illustration. The patinated surfaces with minor rubbing to the high points of the design and some light surface scratches, and minor surface dirt scattered throughout, consistent with age and gentle use. The upper portion of the legs that support the top with concentrated expected rubbing. One of the hooks with a minor imperfection inherent to the cast and only visible upon close inspection. The glass top is likely replaced and is in very good condition with a few minor surface scratches and light surface soiling consistent with age and gentle use. A very good example of the model with great provenance. -----
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