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Alberto Giacometti
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 CHF
bidding is closed
Description
- Alberto Giacometti
- TÊTE DE RITA, 1936HEAD OF RITA, 1936
- Auf der Unterseite signiert und datiert
Gipsfigur
- Höhe: 10,5 cm
Provenance
Von Henri-Louis Mermod direkt vom Künstler erworben
Europäischer Privatbesitz
Literature
Vgl. Alberto Giacometti, Sculpture, Paintings, Drawings, Ausstellungskatalog, The Arts Council of Great Britain, London 1955, Nr. 10
Vgl. Reinhold Hohl, Alberto Giacometti, Paris 1971, S. 74
Vgl. Giacometti, Sculptures, Paintings, Drawings, Ausstellungskatalog, Serpentine Gallery, London 1981, S. 22, Nr. 10
Vgl. Alberto Giacometti, Dibujo, escultura, pintura, Ausstellungskatalog, Museo Nacional Centro de Arte, Reine Sofia, 1986, S. 412 u. S. 413, Nr. 174
Vgl. Alberto Giacometti, Ausstellungskatalog, Acquavella Galleries, New York 1994, Nr. 9
Condition
Plaster has slightly irregular, brownisch-yellow patina. Faint indentations on neck, chin and to a minimal extent on nose. Otherwise 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."