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Alberto Giacometti
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 USD
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Description
- Alberto Giacometti
- "Etoile" Floor Lamp
- patinated bronze with metal diffuser and vellum shade
Provenance
Madame Adolphe Chanaux
Sale P. Couret, J. Bourcier, R. Maunier, G. Anselme, Toulon, 1990
Monsieur Alain Chenel, Nice
L'Arc en Seine, Paris
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 1994
Sale P. Couret, J. Bourcier, R. Maunier, G. Anselme, Toulon, 1990
Monsieur Alain Chenel, Nice
L'Arc en Seine, Paris
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 1994
Literature
Léopold Diego Sanchez, Jean-Michel Frank, Adolphe Chanaux, Paris, 1980, pp. 164 and 204
Michel Butor, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1985, p. 142
Françoise Francisci, Catalogue de l'œuvre de Diego Giacometti, vol. 1, Paris, 1986, p. 31
Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1986, p. 11
Léopold Diego Sanchez, Jean-Michel Frank/Adolphe Chanaux, Paris, 1997, pp. 170 and 250
François Baudot, Diego Giacometti, New York, 2001, p. 77
Pierre-Emmanuel Martin-Vivier, Jean-Michel Frank, Paris, 2006, p. 347
Michel Butor, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1985, p. 142
Françoise Francisci, Catalogue de l'œuvre de Diego Giacometti, vol. 1, Paris, 1986, p. 31
Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1986, p. 11
Léopold Diego Sanchez, Jean-Michel Frank/Adolphe Chanaux, Paris, 1997, pp. 170 and 250
François Baudot, Diego Giacometti, New York, 2001, p. 77
Pierre-Emmanuel Martin-Vivier, Jean-Michel Frank, Paris, 2006, p. 347
Condition
Overall in very good condition. When viewed in person, the patinated bronze surfaces display a bright green patina, with darker hues and deeper than in the catalogue illustration. The patinated surfaces with some occasional light surface scratches, rubbing to the patina, light oxidizing and minor surface soiling consistent with age and gentle handling. The lower ring around the standard with a minor abrasion to the edge, not at all visually disruptive. The metal diffuser is not original, in very good condition. The vellum shade is not original and in very good condition with light surface dirt and minor surface scratches consistent with gentle use. A highly desirable and deeply sculptural model by Alberto Giacometti.
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.
Catalogue Note
This lot has been authenticated by the Alberto and Annette Giacometti Foundation and will be included in their database.