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Alberto Giacometti
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description
- Alberto Giacometti
- Lampes trépied à l'étoile (a pair)
- Stamped Diego and with the artist's monogram
- Bronze
- (Each) Height: 17 7/8 in.; 45.2 cm
Designed by Alberto Giacometti for Jean-Michel Frank in 1935-37, and cast later by Diego Giacometti; shade and finial designed by Jay Spectre
Provenance
Jay Spectre Collection (acquired from Diego Giacometti in 1980 and sold: Sotheby's, New York, May 18, 1990, lot 256)
Acquired at the above sale by A. Alfred Taubman
Acquired at the above sale by A. Alfred Taubman
Literature
Léopold Diego Sanchez, John David Edwards & Jacques Boulay, Jean-Michel Frank, Paris, 1980, illustration of another example p. 200
"A Contemporary Classic, Designer's Apartment in New York City," in Architectural Digest, March 1984, vol. 41, no. 2, illustration of another example p. 129
Françoise Francisci, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1986, vol. I, illustration of another example pl. 32
Adolphe Chanaux, Jean-Michel Frank, Paris, 1997, illustration of another example p. 244
François Baudot, Jean-Michael Frank, New York, 1999, illustration of another example p. 76
Christian Boutonnet & Rafael Ortiz, Diego Giacometti (exhibition catalogue), Galerie l'Arc en Seine, Paris, 2003, illustration of another example p. 42
"A Contemporary Classic, Designer's Apartment in New York City," in Architectural Digest, March 1984, vol. 41, no. 2, illustration of another example p. 129
Françoise Francisci, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1986, vol. I, illustration of another example pl. 32
Adolphe Chanaux, Jean-Michel Frank, Paris, 1997, illustration of another example p. 244
François Baudot, Jean-Michael Frank, New York, 1999, illustration of another example p. 76
Christian Boutonnet & Rafael Ortiz, Diego Giacometti (exhibition catalogue), Galerie l'Arc en Seine, Paris, 2003, illustration of another example p. 42
Condition
Set of two lamps. Attractive greenish black patina. One or two pindots of patina loss on the star element of one of the lamps. On the other lamp minor surface abrasion on the lower portion of two of the legs, otherwise fine. These works are in 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.