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Diego Giacometti
Estimate
150,000 - 250,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Diego Giacometti
- Table grecque, modèle carré
- Bronze
- 17 3/4 by 32 1/2 by 32 5/8 in.
- 45 by 82.5 by 82.8 cm
Provenance
Serge Matta, Paris (acquired directly from the artist in 1975)
Pierre Matisse Gallery, New York
Private Collection, Florida
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Pierre Matisse Gallery, New York
Private Collection, Florida
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
Michel Butor, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1985, illustration of another example p. 141
Françoise Francisci, Diego Giacometti, Catalogue de l'oeuvre, vol. I, Paris, 1986, illustration of another example p. 78
Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1986, illustration of the smaller version p. 64
Françoise Francisci, Diego Giacometti, Catalogue de l'oeuvre, vol. I, Paris, 1986, illustration of another example p. 78
Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1986, illustration of the smaller version p. 64
Condition
The work is in excellent condition. The bronze features a mottled light brown patina. The surface exhibits extremely minor wear and rubbing consistent with age, otherwise fine.
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.