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Alberto Giacometti
Estimate
400,000 - 600,000 GBP
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Description
- Alberto Giacometti
- Buste de Fraenkel
- inscribed Alberto Giacometti, numbered 4/6 and stamped with the foundry mark Susse Fondeur Paris
- bronze
- height: 28.5cm., 11 1/4 in.
Provenance
Galerie Maeght, Paris
Private Collection, New York
Maxwell Davidson Gallery, New York
Private Collection, Switzerland
Waddington Galleries Ltd., London
Bloch Family (acquired from the above in 1992)
Private Collection, New York
Maxwell Davidson Gallery, New York
Private Collection, Switzerland
Waddington Galleries Ltd., London
Bloch Family (acquired from the above in 1992)
Literature
Alberto Giacometti (exhibition catalogue), Acquavella Galleries, New York, 1994, no. 41, colour illustration of another cast p. 71 (dated circa 1951)
L'Atelier d'Alberto Giacometti (exhibition catalogue), Centre Pompidou, Paris, 2007, no. 335, colour illustration of the plaster n.p.
L'Atelier d'Alberto Giacometti (exhibition catalogue), Centre Pompidou, Paris, 2007, no. 335, colour illustration of the plaster n.p.
Condition
Deep brown patina with warm tones. There is a minor casting flaw to the centre of the sitter's lower chest. Otherwise, apart from some light handling wear and some dust in the crevices, this work appears to be in very good original 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. 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."