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Lot 52
  • 52

Alberto Giacometti

Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 EUR
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Description

  • Alberto Giacometti
  • Trépied à feuille table lamp, first version, designed circa 1937
  • Bronze
  • Height : 40 cm ; 15 3/4 in.
patinated bronze ; lamp shade
Each foot numbered 601 on the underside

Provenance

Private collection, acquired circa 1939-1940
Collection Walter Haas, Switzerland
Private collection, Switzerland, acquired from the above by the present owner circa 1994

Literature

Michel Butor, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1985, p. 117
Pierre-Emmanuel Martin-Vivier, Jean-Michel Frank, Paris, 2006, p. 347

Condition

Very good overall condition. Minor wear to the patina, and a few very minor white stains scattered. One casting flaws underneath one of the feet. Sotheby's does not guarantee electrical components and suggests having all wiring inspected by a licensed electrician.
"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.
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Catalogue Note

This lot is sold with a certificate from the Alberto and Annette Giacometti Foundation