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Diego Giacometti
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 EUR
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Description
- Photophore aux crapauds, vers 1974
- bronze
- 19 x 23,5 cm (7 1/2 x 9 1/4 in.)
bronze patiné
Provenance
Acquis directement auprès de l'artiste par la propriétaire actuelle
Literature
Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1986, p. 132 pour des crapauds similaires
Condition
EN : Good overall condition
A few minor defaults within the cast to the base and around the candle holder. A few minor signs of wear and dirt to the patina. A toe from one of the toads is broken and missing. The glass part possibly not original with traces of dirt and wax and a few minor chips to the base.
FR : Bon état général.
Quelques petits défauts dans la fonte à la base et auour du chandelier. Quelques traces d'usure sur la patine et de salissure. Un orteil d'un des crapauds est cassé et manquant.
Le photophore en verre n'est peut-être pas l'original. Il présente des traces de cire et de salissure et quelques petits éclats à la base.
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."