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Giovanni Giacometti
Estimate
200,000 - 250,000 CHF
bidding is closed
Description
- Giovanni Giacometti
- Der Durst, 1915
- Unten links monogrammiert und datiert (schwer lesbar); rückseitig signiert und datiert
- Öl auf Leinwand
- 81.5 x 92.5 cm
Giovanni Giacomettis Interesse an der Farbe und deren Wirkung sowie die intensive Auseinandersetzung mit der Öl- und Temperamalerei verbanden ihn zeitlebens mit seinem Künstlerfreund Cuno Amiet. Die reinen Farben in kräftig gesetzten Pinselstrichen vermählen sich in diesem Gemälde aufs Schönste mit dem Bildmotiv der sich über den Wassertrog beugenden Engadinerin und den sie umgebenden, einfachen Gegenständen der alpinen Bergwelt. Der Maler schenkte der unspektakulären Handlung wie dem Löschen des Durstes an einem heissen Sommertag seine volle Aufmerksamkeit. Mit diesem Bild ist Giovanni Giacometti ein Meisterwerk des Schweizer Postimpressionismus voller Atmosphäre und Lichteffekte gelungen. Die heissen Sonnenstrahlen und die frische Bergluft werden schon fast spürbar.
Giovanni Giacometti's fascination with colour and its effects as well as the intensive study of oil and tempera painting connected him throughout his life with his artist friend Cuno Amiet. In the present work, the pure colours applied with strong, assured brushstrokes marry most beautifully with the motif of the Engadiner woman bent over the water trough and the simple surroundings of the alpine mountains. The painter gives the unspectacular act of quenching one‘s thirst on a hot summer day his full attention. With this painting, Giovanni Giacometti succeeds in creating a masterpiece of Swiss Post-Impressionism: filled with light and shade, richly atmospheric. The heat of the sun and the fresh mountain air are almost palpable.
Giovanni Giacometti's fascination with colour and its effects as well as the intensive study of oil and tempera painting connected him throughout his life with his artist friend Cuno Amiet. In the present work, the pure colours applied with strong, assured brushstrokes marry most beautifully with the motif of the Engadiner woman bent over the water trough and the simple surroundings of the alpine mountains. The painter gives the unspectacular act of quenching one‘s thirst on a hot summer day his full attention. With this painting, Giovanni Giacometti succeeds in creating a masterpiece of Swiss Post-Impressionism: filled with light and shade, richly atmospheric. The heat of the sun and the fresh mountain air are almost palpable.
Provenance
Nachlass Giovanni Giacometti
Privatbesitz, Engadin
Christie's, Zürich, 23.03.1999, Nr. 107
Privatsammlung, Schweiz
Privatbesitz, Engadin
Christie's, Zürich, 23.03.1999, Nr. 107
Privatsammlung, Schweiz
Exhibited
Bern, Kunsthalle, Giovanni Giacometti. Artistes fribourgeois, 1920, Nr. 97
Basel, Kunsthalle, Giovanni Giacometti, Niklaus Stoecklin, Albert Müller, 1920, Nr. 51
Chur, Bündnerische Vereinigung für Heimatschutz, Giovanni Giacometti, 1920-1921, Nr. 19
Basel, Kunsthalle, Giovanni Giacometti, Niklaus Stoecklin, Albert Müller, 1920, Nr. 51
Chur, Bündnerische Vereinigung für Heimatschutz, Giovanni Giacometti, 1920-1921, Nr. 19
Literature
Walter Hugelshofer, "Giovanni Giacometti 1886-1933", in: Monographien zur Schweizer Kunst, Zürich/Leipzig 1936, Bd. 8, S. 23, Nr. 33, abgebildet (Am Brunnen, 1912)
Walter Hugelshofer, "Giovanni Giacometti (traduzione di Renato A. Stampa)", in: Quaderni Grigioni Italiani, Belinzona 1938, Nr. 33 (Contadino alla fontana)
Elisabeth Esther Köhler, Giovanni Giacometti 1886-1933. Leben und Werk, Zürich 1969, Nr. 204 (Am Brunnen(Der Durst))
Paul Müller/Viola Radlach, Giovanni Giacometti, 1886-1933, Werkkatalog der Gemälde, Zürich 1997, Band II-2, S. 384, Nr. 1915.12 und S. 384, abgebildet
Walter Hugelshofer, "Giovanni Giacometti (traduzione di Renato A. Stampa)", in: Quaderni Grigioni Italiani, Belinzona 1938, Nr. 33 (Contadino alla fontana)
Elisabeth Esther Köhler, Giovanni Giacometti 1886-1933. Leben und Werk, Zürich 1969, Nr. 204 (Am Brunnen(Der Durst))
Paul Müller/Viola Radlach, Giovanni Giacometti, 1886-1933, Werkkatalog der Gemälde, Zürich 1997, Band II-2, S. 384, Nr. 1915.12 und S. 384, abgebildet
Condition
Not relined.
Hairline tension cracks all over the surface. Around the figure's head, to the lower right corner up to the middle of the composition along the right edge. Minor sinking of the canvas to the upper right corner.
Under UV-light no retouching visible.
Good condition
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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."