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Diego Giacometti
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 EUR
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Description
- Diego Giacometti
- Porte-plume, circa 1980
- Branded DIEGO and monogrammed DG on the edge
- patinated bronze
- 7,3 x 31,3 x 9,8 cm ; 2 7/8 x 12 3/8 x 3 7/8 in.
patinated bronze
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist
Collection Michel Butor, Paris
Private collection, Paris
Collection Michel Butor, Paris
Private collection, Paris
Condition
Very good overall condition.
Light oxidation and minor scratches.
Some wear to the patina on the tips of the tails, the wings and the leaves.
Traces of wear and scratches on the underside. All consistent with age and use.
Dust in the crevices.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Author of La Modification and Mobile, Michel Butor (1926-2016) was a poet, novelist, teacher, essayist and art critic. He has published more than two hundred books including many artists' books, with Pierre Alechinsky or Alexandre Calder.
He devoted his studies to numerous painters such as Eugene Delacroix, Rembrandt, Piet Mondrian or Alberto Giacometti. He is the author of the first essay devoted to the work of Diego Giacometti, published by Adrien Maeght and illustrated with numerous photographs by Jean Vincent.
The text titled Soliloque De Diego was written on October 5, 1985 and published the same year.
Diego Giacometti conceuved two sculptures for him: a cup with two birds and a penholder with two birds for his pencils, a wink of the sculptor to the writer.
He devoted his studies to numerous painters such as Eugene Delacroix, Rembrandt, Piet Mondrian or Alberto Giacometti. He is the author of the first essay devoted to the work of Diego Giacometti, published by Adrien Maeght and illustrated with numerous photographs by Jean Vincent.
The text titled Soliloque De Diego was written on October 5, 1985 and published the same year.
Diego Giacometti conceuved two sculptures for him: a cup with two birds and a penholder with two birds for his pencils, a wink of the sculptor to the writer.