Lot 196
  • 196

Diego Giacometti

Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description

  • Diego Giacometti
  • "Chien et au Fauchon" Table Lamp
  • patinated bronze with the original paper shade

Provenance

Christopher Chodoff Gallery, New York
Private Collection, acquired from the above in October 1968
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Literature

Françoise Francisci, Diego Giacometti, Catalogue de l'oeuvre, vol. I, Paris, 1986, p. 115
Christian Boutonnet & Rafael Ortiz, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 2003, p. 85

Condition

Overall in very good condition. The lamp has been recently professionally waxed. The standard of the lamp showing rubbing to the finish, as seen in the catalogue illustration and surface scratches. With minor surface dirt to the recessed portions of the frame. The shade appears original and with minor surface dirt, fading, and a few minor chips at the edges. With two sockets to the interior. The shade presents with a saturated color, and is presently fragile because of the material. A very nice offering with the original shade.
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.