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Diego Giacometti
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 USD
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Description
- Diego Giacometti
- L'Autruche
- Stamped DIEGO and with the artist's monogram
- Bronze
- Height: 19 1/2 in.
- 49.5 cm
Provenance
The Greenberg Gallery, St. Louis
Collection of Mr. & Mrs. Wendell Cherry, Louisville (from 1985 to 1992)
DeLorenzo Gallery, New York
Private Collection, Colorado (from 1992 to 2009)
Literature
Françoise Francisi, Diego Giacommeti, Catalogue de l'Oeuvre, vol. I, Paris, 1986, illustration of another cast p. 20
Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacommeti, New York, 1987, illustration of another cast p. 124 & 125
Diego Giacometti, Saint Louis, illustrations of another cast on the front cover & p. 13
Condition
In very good condition with a greenish brown patina. Some minor oxidization between feet. Very minor surface dirt in crevices. Tiny pin points of loss to patina at feet where ostrich rests. Few tiny indentations underneath where egg rests, otherwise fine. The cast is crisp and the work is in 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.
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.