Lot 180
  • 180

Diego Giacometti

Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
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Description

  • Diego Giacometti
  • Table basse trapezoidale, modèle aux hiboux et grenouilles
  • bronze
  • height: 42cm., 16 1/2 in.
  • length: 54cm., 21 1/4 in.

Provenance

Private Collection, France (acquired directly from the artist in 1975; sale: Sotheby's, London, 25th June 2002, lot 209)
Private Collection (acquired at the above sale)
Acquired from the above by the present owner circa 2005

Literature

Michel Butor, Diego Giacometti, 1985, Paris, illustration of another cast p. 125
Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1986, illustration of another cast p. 85
Françoise Francisci, Diego Giacometti, Catalogue de l'œuvre, Paris, 1986, illustrations of another cast pp. 105-106

Condition

Attractive black green patina. There is some minor wear to the patina, consistent with age. This work is in very good condition.
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