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Diego Giacometti
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- Diego Giacometti
- La Dompteuse, pied de lamp
- Inscribed Diego and inscribed with the foundry mark L.Thinot, Fondeur Paris
- Bronze
- Height: 14 1/8 in.
- 35.8 cm
Shade and finial designed by Jay Spectre
Provenance
Jay Spectre Collection (acquired from the artist in 1983 and sold: Sotheby's, New York, May 18, 1990, lot 260)
Acquired at the above sale by A. Alfred Taubman
Acquired at the above sale by A. Alfred Taubman
Literature
Michel Butor, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1985, illustration of another cast p. 53
Françoise Francisci, Diego Giacometti, Catalogue de l'oeuvre, vol. I, Paris, 1986, illustration of another cast pp. 40-41,
Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1986, illustration of another cast p. 61
Françoise Francisci, Diego Giacometti, Catalogue de l'oeuvre, vol. I, Paris, 1986, illustration of another cast pp. 40-41,
Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1986, illustration of another cast p. 61
Condition
Varied green patina. Some surface dirt in the deeper crevices.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.
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.
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.