Lot 101
  • 101

Alberto Giacometti

Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 USD
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Description

  • Alberto Giacometti
  • Lampes modèle bougeoir (A Pair)
  • Each stamped AG and numbered 06 and 07 respectively
  • Bronze
  • Height (each): 13 1/4 in.
  • 33.6 cm

Provenance

Pierre Matisse Gallery, New York (acquired directly from the artist)
Jean & Dominique de Menil, Houston (acquired from the above circa 1960-62)
A gift from the above

Literature

Michel Butor, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1985, illustration of another cast p. 149
Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 2005, illustration of another cast p. 169

Condition

Dark brown patina with some inherent variegation. A few very minor nicks and scuffs. Otherwise fine. These works are in very good condition.
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