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Alberto Giacometti
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 GBP
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Description
- Alberto Giacometti
- Torse
- stamped Epreuve Unique
- cast steel
- height: 58cm., 22 7/8 in.
Provenance
G. David Thompson
Hanover Gallery, London (acquired in 1968)
Bo Bousted, Gothenburg
Gimpel Fils, London
Sale: Christie's, London, 3rd July 1973, lot 72
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Hanover Gallery, London (acquired in 1968)
Bo Bousted, Gothenburg
Gimpel Fils, London
Sale: Christie's, London, 3rd July 1973, lot 72
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Exhibited
London, Gimpel Fils, Master Sculptors of the 20th Century, 1973, no. 26, illustrated in the catalogue
Literature
Alberto Giacometti (exhibition catalogue), The Museum of Modern Art, New York (& travelling), 1965-66, no. 1, illustration of a bronze cast pl. 31
Alberto Giacometti (exhibition catalogue), Fondation Maeght, Saint-Paul, 1978, no. 2, illustration of a bronze cast p. 68
Yves Bonnefoy, Alberto Giacometti, Paris, 1991, nos. 129-130, illustration of a bronze cast p. 138
Alberto Giacometti, Sculture, Dipinti, Disegni (exhibition catalogue), Palazzo Reale, Milano, 1995, no. 4, illustration of the plaster p. 98; illustration of a bronze cast p. 137
Alberto Giacometti (exhibition catalogue), Fondation Maeght, Saint-Paul, 1978, no. 2, illustration of a bronze cast p. 68
Yves Bonnefoy, Alberto Giacometti, Paris, 1991, nos. 129-130, illustration of a bronze cast p. 138
Alberto Giacometti, Sculture, Dipinti, Disegni (exhibition catalogue), Palazzo Reale, Milano, 1995, no. 4, illustration of the plaster p. 98; illustration of a bronze cast p. 137
Condition
Polished steel. There are some small dents, surface inconsistencies and light scratches in places, consistent with age, handling and the casting process. Otherwise this 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. 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."
Catalogue Note
In 1925 Giacometti modelled out of a block of plaster, a sculpture entitled Torse. This plaster is currently housed in the collection of the Kunsthaus, Zurich. From the plaster, at a later date, an edition in bronze was cast.
As a result of Giacometti's relationship with one of his major patrons, the American industrialist G. David Thompson, he authorised this unique version of the sculpture in stainless steel to be created by his Pittsburgh patron. The work is accompanied by a photo-certificate signed by the artist.
As a result of Giacometti's relationship with one of his major patrons, the American industrialist G. David Thompson, he authorised this unique version of the sculpture in stainless steel to be created by his Pittsburgh patron. The work is accompanied by a photo-certificate signed by the artist.