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DIEGO GIACOMETTI | Pair of Têtes de Lionnes armchairs, second version
Estimate
300,000 - 400,000 EUR
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Description
- Attribué à Diego Giacometti
- Pair of Têtes de Lionnes armchairs, second version
- Monogrammed DG and stamped DIEGO on the crosspiece for one and on an armrest for the other
- 81 x 52 x 53 cm ; 31 7/8 x 20 1/2 x 20 7/8 in.
- circa 1982
patinated bronze and metal, leather seat cushions
Provenance
Private collection, Paris, acquired directly from the artist
Literature
Michel Butor, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1985, pp. 116, 131 and 139
Françoise Francisci, Diego Giacometti, Catalogue de l'oeuvre, Paris, 1986, p. 70
Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1986, pp. 83, 177 and 192
Diego Gacometti, Möbel und Objekte aus Bronze, exhibition catalogue, Museum Bellerive, Zürich, June 16 - September 4, 1988, p. 16, n. 3
François Baudot, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1998, p. 75
Jacqueline von Sprecher, Diego Giacometti, tritt aus dem Schatten, Zürich, 2007, pp. 49 and 106
Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti sculpteur de meubles, Paris, 2018, pp. 178-179
Françoise Francisci, Diego Giacometti, Catalogue de l'oeuvre, Paris, 1986, p. 70
Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1986, pp. 83, 177 and 192
Diego Gacometti, Möbel und Objekte aus Bronze, exhibition catalogue, Museum Bellerive, Zürich, June 16 - September 4, 1988, p. 16, n. 3
François Baudot, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1998, p. 75
Jacqueline von Sprecher, Diego Giacometti, tritt aus dem Schatten, Zürich, 2007, pp. 49 and 106
Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti sculpteur de meubles, Paris, 2018, pp. 178-179
Condition
Good overall condition. The surface presents with some light scratches scattered and some rare instances of light oxidation. The patina presents with some light wear throughout, more significant on the backrest, the armrests and the lions' heads, as visible on the catalogue illustration. All consistent with age and use.The leather seat cushions appear to be newer and are in very good overall condition.
"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."