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Diego Giacometti
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 EUR
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Description
- Diego Giacometti
- Pair of chairs, 1983
- patinated bronze, iron and leather
- 83,3 x 47 x 50,5 cm ; 32 3/4 x 18 1/2 x 19 7/8 in.
patinated bronze, iron and original leather cushion seat
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner
Private collection, France
Private collection, France
Literature
For related examples :
Michel Butor, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1985, p. 168
Françoise Francisci, Diego Giacometti, Catalogue de l'oeuvre, Paris, 1986, p. 72
Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1986, pp. 19, 46, 201 and 207
Diego Gacometti, Möbel und Objekte aus Bronze, exhibition catalogue, Museum Bellerive, Zürich, June 16 - September 4, 1988, p. 60, n. 44
François Baudot, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1998, pp. 29 and 32
Diego Giacometti, exhibition catalogue, Galerie L'Arc en Seine, Paris, 2003, p. 59
Jacqueline von Sprecher, Diego Giacometti, tritt aus dem Schatten, Zürich, 2007, p. 104
Michel Butor, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1985, p. 168
Françoise Francisci, Diego Giacometti, Catalogue de l'oeuvre, Paris, 1986, p. 72
Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1986, pp. 19, 46, 201 and 207
Diego Gacometti, Möbel und Objekte aus Bronze, exhibition catalogue, Museum Bellerive, Zürich, June 16 - September 4, 1988, p. 60, n. 44
François Baudot, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1998, pp. 29 and 32
Diego Giacometti, exhibition catalogue, Galerie L'Arc en Seine, Paris, 2003, p. 59
Jacqueline von Sprecher, Diego Giacometti, tritt aus dem Schatten, Zürich, 2007, p. 104
Condition
FR : Très bon état général.
Traces d'usure sur la patine des parties métalliques, cohérentes avec l'âge et l'utilisation de la pièce.
Les galettes en cuir en bon état général avec quelques fines rayures et traces d'usure, notamment aux angles.
EN : Very good overall condition.
Some wear to the patina on the metallic parts, consistent with age and use.
The leather cushions in good overall condition, with some minor scratches and traces of wear, especially on the angles.
"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."
Catalogue Note
This model was originally created circa 1955 and was then used to furnish the Picasso Museum in 1984.