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Diego Giacometti
Estimate
70,000 - 100,000 EUR
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Description
- Diego Giacometti
- Chat maître d'hôtel, designed in 1967
- Signed Diego on the base
- bronze
- 29,8 x 22 x 10,5 cm ; 11 3/4 x 8 5/8 x 4 1/8 in.
patinated bronze
Provenance
Acquired most likely directly from the artist
Collection Françoise Lafugue, wife of Paul Auriol, son of Vincent Auriol, French President, and thence by descent
Private collection, Paris
Collection Françoise Lafugue, wife of Paul Auriol, son of Vincent Auriol, French President, and thence by descent
Private collection, Paris
Literature
Françoise Francisci, Diego Giacometti, catalogue de l'oeuvre, Vol. 1, Paris, 1986, n.p.
Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1986, pp. 120-121 and 193
Diego Giacometti, Möbel und Objekte aus Bronze, exhibition catalogue, Museum Bellerive, Zürich, June 16 - September 4, 1988, p. 93
Jacqueline von Sprecher, Diego Giacometti, tritt aus dem Schatten, Zürich, 2007, p. 113
Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1986, pp. 120-121 and 193
Diego Giacometti, Möbel und Objekte aus Bronze, exhibition catalogue, Museum Bellerive, Zürich, June 16 - September 4, 1988, p. 93
Jacqueline von Sprecher, Diego Giacometti, tritt aus dem Schatten, Zürich, 2007, p. 113
Condition
Very good overall condition.
Light oxidation and minor scratches, consistent with age and use.
A more significant scratch in front of the proper left foot, on approximately 2 cm.
One tiny casting flaw on the top of the tail.
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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."