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Diego Giacometti
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description
- Diego Giacometti
- L'Autruche
- Stamped Diego and inscribed with the artist's monogram
- Bronze
- Height: 20 1/4 in.
- 51.4 cm
Provenance
Jean-Pierre Lacloche, Paris (probably acquired directly from the artist)
Private Collection, France (acquired from the above in 1981)
Thence by descent
Private Collection, France (acquired from the above in 1981)
Thence by descent
Literature
Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1986, illustration in color of another cast p. 124
Françoise Francisci, Diego Giacometti, Catalogue de l'oeuvre, Paris, 1986, illustration of another cast p. 20
Françoise Francisci, Diego Giacometti, Catalogue de l'oeuvre, Paris, 1986, illustration of another cast p. 20
Condition
The patina is a green color. There is no evidence of any damage to the structure or the patina of the work. There is minor surface dirt. The work is in excellent 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.
Catalogue Note
Jean-Pierre Lacloche, the original owner of this work, was an editor in Paris and a close friend of Alberto Giacometti. He was the companion and muse of poet Olivier Larronde.