ALBERTO GIACOMETTI | Etoile floor lamp

patinated bronze, shade

Private collection, France and thence by descent
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Michel Butor, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1985, p. 142
Françoise Francisci, Diego Giacometti, Catalogue de l'oeuvre, Paris, 1986, p. 31
Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1986, p. 11 for a period photograph of Alberto Giacometti with an Etoile floor lamp
Léopold Diego Sanchez, Jean-Michel Frank, Paris, 1997, pp. 170 and 250
Pierre-Emmanuel Martin-Vivier, Jean-Michel Frank, Paris, 2006, p. 347

EN : Good overall condition. The patina presents with some wear along the protruding elements and the edges and with some light handling wear at mid-height on the stem (on approximately 20 cm), partially revealing the original colour of the bronze and partially visible in the catalogue illustration. The bronze presents with a few tiny dents scattered, not visually distractive. The feet presents with some small deep scratches. The shade is newer and in very good overall condition with a few light stains. Sotheby's does not guarantee electrical components and suggests having all wiring inspected by a licensed electrician. //// FR : Bon état général. La patine présente de l'usure au niveau des éléments protubérants et des arêtes. A mi-hauteur sur le fût, une zone d'environ 20 cm présente de l'usure d'usage, révélant très légèrement la couleur du bronze (partiellement visible sur l'illustration du catalogue). Le bronze présente de petits enfoncements épars, peu dérangeants visuellement. Les pieds présentent quelques petites rayures plus profondes. L'abat-jour a été changé et est en très bon état avec quelques légères tâches. Sotheby's ne garantit pas le système électrique et recommande de le faire inspecter par un professionnel.
"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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This lot is sold with a certificate from the Alberto and Annette Giacometti Foundation and will be recorded in the Alberto Giacometti Database (AGD) under the number 4117.