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Alberto Giacometti
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 EUR
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Description
- Alberto Giacometti
- PETITE TÊTE DE FEMME (DIANE BATAILLE)
signé A. Giacometti, et porte le cachet du fondeur Busato cire perdue
- bronze, épreuve unique
- H. : 9,9 cm; 3 7/8 in.
Provenance
Mimi Fogt (don de l'artiste)
Collection particulière, don du précédent
Condition
Attractive black patina. Apart from a slight wear to the patina at the exposed areas, this work is in 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
signed 'A. Giacometti' and stamped with the foundry mark 'Busato cire perdue', bronze, unique piece.
Fig. 1 Alberto Giacometti, Tête de femme, 1946, huile sur carton entoilé
Cette sculpture représente Diane Bataille, femme du célèbre écrivain George Bataille dont Alberto Giacometti fait la connaissance vers 1929. Elle est à rapprocher d'une petite peinture d'une tête de Diane Bataille sculptée (fig. 1), réalisée par l'artiste en 1947. A cette date en effet, Giacometti illustre le livre de Bataille intitulé Méthode de méditation, Histoire de rats (Journal de Dianus).