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Alberto Giacometti
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 EUR
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Description
- Alberto Giacometti
- Table lamp, model called Ecossais, designed circa 1935
- gilt plaster
- Height : 49 cm ; 19 1/4 in.
patinated bronze
Provenance
Private collection, Switzerland, acquired directly from the artist circa 1950
Auctionata, Berlin, December 7, 2015, lot 71
Collection Ota, Copenhagen
Auctionata, Berlin, December 7, 2015, lot 71
Collection Ota, Copenhagen
Literature
For similar plaster versions :
Michel Butor, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1985, p. 130
Léopold Diego Sanchez, Jean-Michel Frank, Paris, 1997, p. 239
Pierre-Emmanuel Martin-Vivier, Jean-Michel Frank, l'étrange luxe du rien, Paris, 2006, p. 323
Jean-Michel Frank, un décorateur dans le Paris des années 30, exhibition catalogue, Fondation Pierre Bergé-Yves Saint Laurent, October 2, 2009 - January 3, 2010, Paris, p. 72
Michel Butor, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1985, p. 130
Léopold Diego Sanchez, Jean-Michel Frank, Paris, 1997, p. 239
Pierre-Emmanuel Martin-Vivier, Jean-Michel Frank, l'étrange luxe du rien, Paris, 2006, p. 323
Jean-Michel Frank, un décorateur dans le Paris des années 30, exhibition catalogue, Fondation Pierre Bergé-Yves Saint Laurent, October 2, 2009 - January 3, 2010, Paris, p. 72
Condition
FR : Bon état général.
Quelques rayures et légères traces d'usure, plus particulièrement sur les arêtes.
Deux petits défauts de fonte sur le fût de lampe, l'un en dessous de la tête, l'autre au dessus de la base.
Ce lot est vendu sans abat-jour
Sotheby's ne garantit pas le système électrique et recommande de le faire inspecter par un professionnel
EN : Very good overall condition.
A few scratches and minor wear, consistent with use, especially on the edges.
Two minor casting flaws, one below the head and another above the base.
This lot is sold without lamp shade.
Sotheby's does not guarantee electrical components and suggests having all wiring inspected by a licensed electrician.
"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."
Catalogue Note
This lot is sold with a certificate from the Alberto and Annette Giacometti Foundation