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Diego Giacometti
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description
- Diego Giacometti
- Le Chat maître d'hôtel
- Inscribed Diego
- Bronze
- Height: 11 3/4 in.
- 29.8 cm
Provenance
Private Collection (acquired from the artist and sold: Sotheby's, London, April 1, 1987, lot 225)
Acquired at the above sale by A. Alfred Taubman
Acquired at the above sale by A. Alfred Taubman
Literature
Michel Butor, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1985, illustrations of another cast n.p.
Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1986, illustrations in color of another cast and of other versions pp. 120-21
Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1986, illustrations in color of another cast and of other versions pp. 120-21
Condition
Varied green, golden brown and reddish brown patina. Some surface dirt in the deeper crevices. A few pindots of accretion on the base; otherwise fine. This work is in excellent 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.