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Diego Giacometti
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 EUR
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Description
- Diego Giacometti
- Autruche, circa 1980
- Branded DIEGO and monogrammed DG
- bronze and ostrich egg
- 48,9 x 26,6 x 15,5 cm ; 19 1/4 x 10 1/2 x 6 1/8 in.
patinated bronze and ostrich egg
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by the current owner
Private collection, Paris
Private collection, Paris
Literature
Françoise Francisci, Diego Giacometti, Catalogue de l'œuvre, Paris, 1985, n.p
Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1986, p. 89
Diego Giacometti, Möbel und Objekte aus Bronze, exhibition catalogue, Museum Bellerive, Zürich, June 16 - September 4, 1988, p. 89
Jacqueline von Sprecher, Diego Giacometti, tritt aus dem Schatten, Zurich, 2007, p. 120
Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1986, p. 89
Diego Giacometti, Möbel und Objekte aus Bronze, exhibition catalogue, Museum Bellerive, Zürich, June 16 - September 4, 1988, p. 89
Jacqueline von Sprecher, Diego Giacometti, tritt aus dem Schatten, Zurich, 2007, p. 120
Condition
Very good overall condition.
Light wear to the patina on the edges and protruding parts, minor traces of oxidation and minor scratches, all consistent with age and use.
Light colouration on approximately half of the egg.
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"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."