Lot 54
  • 54

Augusto Giacometti

Estimate
100,000 - 120,000 CHF
bidding is closed

Description

  • Augusto Giacometti
  • Heimkehr der Sieger von Sempach
  • Im ersten Rahmen signiert und betitelt
  • Bleistift, Aquarell, Gouache und Goldbronze auf Papier
  • Je 15.5 x 23.5 cm

Provenance

Direkt aus der Familie des Künstlers

Literature

Hans Hartmann, Augusto Giacometti. Pionier der abstrakten Malerei, Ein Leben für die Farbe, Chur 1981, S. 209, Nr. 479, u. S. 44 f.
Beat Stutzer/Lutz Windhöfel, Augusto Giacometti. Leben und Werk, Chur 1991, S. 96, Nr. 128, abgebildet (in Farbe), (Triumphzug der Eidgenossen nach der Schlacht bei Sempach)

Condition

no. 2: Circular discoloration of the paper near all four corners caused by formerly used glue applied to the reverse. no. 3: Two specks of foxing to the lower left. Circular discoloration of the paper in near all four corners caused by formerly used glue applied to the reverse. no. 5: Speck of foxing near the lower left corner, some irregularities in the paper to the lower right. Arnold von Winkelried, no. 6: Some irregularities in the paper above the lower edge.
"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

Entstanden um 1903.

Bei den sieben Darstellungen handelt es sich um Entwürfe für das Mosaik an der Hofseite des Landesmuseums in Zürich. 

Dieses Werk ist im Schweizerischen Institut für Kunstwissenschaften SIK-ISEA unter der Archivnummer B 4516 inventarisiert.