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Diego Giacometti
Estimate
70,000 - 100,000 EUR
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Description
- Diego Giacometti
- Guéridon aux harpies, designed in 1955
- patinated bronze
- 45 x 45 cm ; 17 3/4 x 17 3/4 in.
patinated bronze and glass
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by the mother of the present owners in 1970 and hence by descent
Private collection, Paris
Private collection, Paris
Literature
Michel Butor, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1985, p. 133
Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1986, p. 58
Diego Gacometti, Möbel und Objekte aus Bronze, exhibition catalogue, Museum Bellerive, Zürich, June 16 - September 4, 1988, p. 35, n. 13
Jacqueline von Sprecher, Diego Giacometti, tritt aus dem Schatten, Zürich, 2007, p. 92
Andrew Ginger, Cecil Beaton at Home, New York, 2016, p. 228
Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1986, p. 58
Diego Gacometti, Möbel und Objekte aus Bronze, exhibition catalogue, Museum Bellerive, Zürich, June 16 - September 4, 1988, p. 35, n. 13
Jacqueline von Sprecher, Diego Giacometti, tritt aus dem Schatten, Zürich, 2007, p. 92
Andrew Ginger, Cecil Beaton at Home, New York, 2016, p. 228
Condition
FR : Très bon état général.
Quelques infimes traces d'oxydation et d'usure à la patine et fines rayures sur l'ensemble de la surface. Le plateau en verre avec de fines rayures éparses sur toute la
surface
EN : Very good overall condition.
Some tiny traces of oxidation and minor wear on the patina, fine scratches on the surface, the glass top with fine scratches on the surface, consistent with use and age
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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."
Catalogue Note
This model, one of the first ever realized by Diego Giacometti, was created in 1955 for Cecil Beaton