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Diego Giacometti
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description
- Diego Giacometti
- Chat maître d'hôtel
- Inscribed with the signature Diego
- Bronze
- Height: 11 3/4 in.
- 29.9 cm
Provenance
Acquired from the artist in the late 1960s
Thence by descent to the present owner
Thence by descent to the present owner
Literature
Michel Butor, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1985, illustration of another cast p. 121
Françoise Francisci, Diego Giacometti, Catalogue de l'oeuvre, Paris, 1986, illustration of another cast p. 19
Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1986, illustration of another cast p. 121
Françoise Francisci, Diego Giacometti, Catalogue de l'oeuvre, Paris, 1986, illustration of another cast p. 19
Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1986, illustration of another cast p. 121
Condition
Greenish to light brown patina. Body of cat has somewhat red-brown patina, base and tray have slightly greener cast. Would benefit from cleaning. Small area of staining behind the figure's left foot. Otherwise fine.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.