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Alberto Giacometti
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
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Description
- Alberto Giacometti
- Lampadaire à la feuille
- bronze
- height: 148.2cm., 58 1/4 in.
Provenance
Diego Giacometti, Paris (the artist's brother)
Jacqueline Bentley, Le Touquet (acquired from the above circa 1944-45)
Stéphanie Darnétal, Paris (acquired from the above in 1987)
By descent from the above to the present owner in 2001
Jacqueline Bentley, Le Touquet (acquired from the above circa 1944-45)
Stéphanie Darnétal, Paris (acquired from the above in 1987)
By descent from the above to the present owner in 2001
Literature
René Chavance, Le Cinquième Salon des arts de la table au Musée des Arts Décoratifs, dans Mobilier et Décoration, no. 6, July 1950, illustration of another cast p. 24
Alberto Giacometti Exposition au Japon (exhibition catalogue), The Seibu Museum of Art, Tokyo, 1983, no. 115, illustration of another cast n.p.
Michel Butor, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1985, illustration of another cast p. 102
Jean-Michel Frank & Léopold Diego Sanchez, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1997, illustrations of other casts pp. 45, 164, 168-70 & 242
François Baudot, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 2001, colour illustrations of other casts pp. 36 & 77
Diego Giacometti (exhibition catalogue), Galerie L'Arc en Seine, Paris, 2003, illustration of another cast p. 40
Pierre-Emmanuel Martin-Vivier & Jean-Michel Frank, L'Etrange luxe de rien, Paris, 2006, illustrations of other casts pp. 92, 147, 185, 189-91 & 206
Alberto Giacometti Exposition au Japon (exhibition catalogue), The Seibu Museum of Art, Tokyo, 1983, no. 115, illustration of another cast n.p.
Michel Butor, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1985, illustration of another cast p. 102
Jean-Michel Frank & Léopold Diego Sanchez, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1997, illustrations of other casts pp. 45, 164, 168-70 & 242
François Baudot, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 2001, colour illustrations of other casts pp. 36 & 77
Diego Giacometti (exhibition catalogue), Galerie L'Arc en Seine, Paris, 2003, illustration of another cast p. 40
Pierre-Emmanuel Martin-Vivier & Jean-Michel Frank, L'Etrange luxe de rien, Paris, 2006, illustrations of other casts pp. 92, 147, 185, 189-91 & 206
Condition
Lovely warm brown patina with green tones. There are some spots of oxidisation in places, in particular to the legs. Two casting joints are visible to the trunk, one of which was previously unstable and has been recently restored. There is some patina rubbing and some surface scratches in places, in particular to the leaves. This work is in overall good and stable 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."