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ALBERTO GIACOMETTI | Lampe modèle « tête »
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
- Alberto Giacometti
- Lampe modèle « tête »
- signed Alberto Giacometti, stamped AG and numbered 35
- bronze
- height: 50.5cm., 19 7/8 in.
- Conceived by Alberto Giacometti for Jean-Michel Frank in bronze circa 1933-34.
Provenance
Private Collection, United Kingdom (acquired by 1958)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Thence by descent to the present owner
Literature
Michel Butor, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1985, illustrations of other casts p. 59
'Virtuosity, Reclaiming a Modern Classic in Connecticut,' Architectural Digest, February 1985, illustration of another cast p. 64
Françoise Francisci, Diego Giacometti, Catalogue de l'œuvre, Paris, 1986, vol. I, illustration of other casts pp. 26-27
Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, Catalogue de l'œuvre, Paris, 1986, vol. I, illustrations of another cast pp. 11 & 35
Leopold Diego Sanchez, Jean-Michel Frank, Adolphe Chanaux, Paris, 1997, illustrations of plaster version pp. 238 & 244
Pierre Emmanuel Martin-Vivier, Jean-Michel Frank, L'étrange luxe du rien, Paris, 2006, illustration of plaster version p. 323
Diego Giacometti (exhibition catalogue), Galerie l'Arc en Seine, Paris, 2003, illustration of another cast p. 35
'Virtuosity, Reclaiming a Modern Classic in Connecticut,' Architectural Digest, February 1985, illustration of another cast p. 64
Françoise Francisci, Diego Giacometti, Catalogue de l'œuvre, Paris, 1986, vol. I, illustration of other casts pp. 26-27
Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, Catalogue de l'œuvre, Paris, 1986, vol. I, illustrations of another cast pp. 11 & 35
Leopold Diego Sanchez, Jean-Michel Frank, Adolphe Chanaux, Paris, 1997, illustrations of plaster version pp. 238 & 244
Pierre Emmanuel Martin-Vivier, Jean-Michel Frank, L'étrange luxe du rien, Paris, 2006, illustration of plaster version p. 323
Diego Giacometti (exhibition catalogue), Galerie l'Arc en Seine, Paris, 2003, illustration of another cast p. 35
Condition
Rich brown and green variegated patina. There is dust in the deepest crevices and some minor surface scratched commensurate with use. The work is in overall very good 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."
Catalogue Note
The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by the Comité Giacometti and it is recorded in the Alberto Giacometti database as no. 4094.