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Alberto Giacometti
Estimate
35,000 - 55,000 GBP
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Description
- Alberto Giacometti
- L'Homme qui marche
- pencil on paper
- 48.2 by 32.8cm., 19 by 12 3/4 in.
Provenance
Private Collection (acquired circa 2006; sale: Christie's, New York, 4th November 2010, lot 163)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Exhibited
Lugano, Galleria Pieter Coray, Alberto Giacometti disegni, 1990, no. 41, illustrated in the catalogue
Madrid, Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia, Alberto Giacometti, dibujo, escultura, pintura, 1991, no. 127, illustrated in the catalogue
Madrid, Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia, Alberto Giacometti, dibujo, escultura, pintura, 1991, no. 127, illustrated in the catalogue
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down, hinged to the mount in two places along the upper edge and floating in the mount. The right edge has been torn, possibly from a sketchbook. The sheet is slightly time-stained, with a few minor spots of discolouration towards the lower edge. Overall this work is 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."