Alberto Giacometti

Acquired from the Compagnie des Arts Français by a private collector, Paris, circa 1955-1960
Christie's Paris, December 1, 2004, lot 89
L'Arc en Seine, Paris, 2005

René Chavance, "Le cinquième Salon des arts de la table au Musée des Arts Décoratifs," Mobilier et Décoration, July 1950, p. 24
Michel Butor and Jean Vincent, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1985, p. 102
Léopold Diego Sanchez, Jean-Michel Frank, Paris, 1997, pp. 45, 164, 168-170 and 242
C. Boutonnet and R. Ortiz, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 2003, p. 40 
Pierre-Emanuel Martin-Vivier, Jean-Michel Frank, l'étrange luxe du rien, Paris, 2006, pp. 92, 147, 185, 189-191 and 206

Very good overall condition. The patinated bronze surfaces with some occasional light surface scratches, minute abrasions, light rubbing, minor oxidation and surface soiling to the recessed contours of the design consistent with age and gentle use. The upper portion of the standard with some traces of rubbing to the patina, not visible when the shade is placed on the base. Minor rubbing to the patina to three different heights of the standard, visible in the catalogue illustration and corresponding to the seam of the standard. The bronze surface with some minor irregularities inherent to the making, one of them along the upper edge of one of the three legs. The electrical fixture is later. The top of standard fitted with a glass diffuser to suspend the later shade. The shade is in good condition, with minor with light surface dirt consistent with age and gentle use. A wonderful floor lamp, emblematic of Alberto Giacometti's extraordinary decorative creations.
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.
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This lot  has been authenticated by the Giacometti Foundation. It will be included in the Catalogue Raisonné of the Alberto and Annette Giacometti Foundation under the number 2991 and has been impressed with the Foundation mark AG12.