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DIEGO GIACOMETTI | Chat Maître d'Hôtel
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 EUR
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Description
- Attribué à Diego Giacometti
- Chat Maître d'Hôtel
- Stamped Diego on the base
- 30 x 23,5 x 10,2 cm ; 11 7/8 x 9 1/4 x 4 in.
- 1978
patinated bronze
Provenance
Private collection, Paris, acquired directly from the artist
Literature
For the two known versions :
Michel Butor, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1985, p. 121 and 149
Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1986, pp. 120-121
Françoise Francisci, Diego Giacometti, Catalogue de l'œuvre, Volume I, Paris, 1986, pp. 24-25
Diego Gacometti, Möbel und Objekte aus Bronze, exhibition catalogue, Museum Bellerive, Zurich, June 16 - September 4, 1988, p. 93, n. 79
François Baudot, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1998, pp. 68-69 and 79
Jacqueline von Specher, Diego Giacometti tritt aus dem Schatten, Zurich, 2007, pp. 112-113
Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti sculpteur de meubles, Paris, 2018, pp. 140-41
Michel Butor, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1985, p. 121 and 149
Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1986, pp. 120-121
Françoise Francisci, Diego Giacometti, Catalogue de l'œuvre, Volume I, Paris, 1986, pp. 24-25
Diego Gacometti, Möbel und Objekte aus Bronze, exhibition catalogue, Museum Bellerive, Zurich, June 16 - September 4, 1988, p. 93, n. 79
François Baudot, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1998, pp. 68-69 and 79
Jacqueline von Specher, Diego Giacometti tritt aus dem Schatten, Zurich, 2007, pp. 112-113
Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti sculpteur de meubles, Paris, 2018, pp. 140-41
Condition
Very good overall condition. The patina presents with some instances of light wear, mostly concentrated to the edges and on the bowl. There are a few extremely rare and tiny scratches and tiny scuffs, not visually distracting. There are a few tiny spots of oxidation (around the feet, the tail, the hands and on the underside of the bowl), and a few extremely light instances of vert-de-gris on the base. The back of the cast presents with two tiny and light paint stains.
"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 is a variant of the two known versions of the Chat Maître d'Hôtel and has been realised by Diego Giacometti at the request of the present owner.