Lot 208
  • 208

Diego Giacometti

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 EUR
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Description

  • Diego Giacometti
  • Two La Promenade des amis carpets, small version, 1984
  • Both signed with the artist's monogram DG, one dated 1984 and numbered EA 4/6, the other marked BT 84 on the underside
  • wool
  • 48 x 87 cm and 49,5 x 78 cm ; 18  7/8  x 34  1/4  in. and 19  1/2  x 30  3/8  in.
hand woven wool

Provenance

Given by the artist to the present owner
Private collection, Paris

Condition

FR : Très bon état général. Infime usure sur les rebords. EN : Very good overall condition. Very minor wear on the edges.
"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 certificates.

To ensure the quality of his textiles for walls and floors, Diego Giacometti requested his manufacturer to control the quality and precision of his design by making trial runs on textiles of reduced dimensions. Two or three copies were woven for each series of large carpets. The artists and manufacturer could then judge the quality of the wool, the color and the design.
Diego Giacometti was delighted with these "small test-carpets" and decided to give them as gifts to the first suscribers and friends.
These non-commercial carpets were given with a certificate of authenticity from the manufacturer.