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Alberto Giacometti
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Alberto Giacometti
- Lampadaire modèle figure
- inscribed AG and numbered 023
- bronze
- height: 154.8cm., 61 1/4 in.
Provenance
Pierre Matisse Gallery, New York
Stanley J. Seeger, UK (acquired from the above in May 1949; sale: Sotheby's, New York, 9th May 2001, lot 108)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Stanley J. Seeger, UK (acquired from the above in May 1949; sale: Sotheby's, New York, 9th May 2001, lot 108)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Literature
Léopold Diego Sanchez, Jean-Michel Frank, Paris, 1980, illustration of another cast p. 204
Diego Giacometti (exhibition catalogue), The Greenberg Gallery, St Louis, 1985, illustration of another cast p. 15
Françoise Francisci, Diego Giacometti, Catalogue de l'œuvre, Paris, 1986, illustration of another cast p. 30
Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1986, illustration of another cast p. 11
Alberto Giacometti, 1901-1966 (exhibition catalogue), National Galleries of Scotland, Edinburgh, 1996, illustration of other casts p. 19
François Baudot, Diego Giacometti, New York, 2001, illustration of another cast n.p.
Hommage an E.E.K., Meisterwerke von Giovanni, Alberto und Diego Giacometti aus der Sammlung von Eberhard W. Kornfeld (exhibition catalogue), Kunstmuseum, Bern, 2003, illustration of another cast p. 93
Christian Boutonnet & Rafael Ortiz, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 2003, colour illustration of another cast p. 34
The Studio of Alberto Giacometti, Collection of the Foundation Alberto Giacometti, Centre Pompidou, Paris, 2007, illustration of another cast p. 409
Diego Giacometti (exhibition catalogue), The Greenberg Gallery, St Louis, 1985, illustration of another cast p. 15
Françoise Francisci, Diego Giacometti, Catalogue de l'œuvre, Paris, 1986, illustration of another cast p. 30
Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1986, illustration of another cast p. 11
Alberto Giacometti, 1901-1966 (exhibition catalogue), National Galleries of Scotland, Edinburgh, 1996, illustration of other casts p. 19
François Baudot, Diego Giacometti, New York, 2001, illustration of another cast n.p.
Hommage an E.E.K., Meisterwerke von Giovanni, Alberto und Diego Giacometti aus der Sammlung von Eberhard W. Kornfeld (exhibition catalogue), Kunstmuseum, Bern, 2003, illustration of another cast p. 93
Christian Boutonnet & Rafael Ortiz, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 2003, colour illustration of another cast p. 34
The Studio of Alberto Giacometti, Collection of the Foundation Alberto Giacometti, Centre Pompidou, Paris, 2007, illustration of another cast p. 409
Condition
Warm brown patina. There is some verdigris in places, most prominently to the base, and some handling wear throughout consistent with age. This work is in overall good 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. 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."