ALBERTO GIACOMETTI | Tête table lamp

patinated bronze

Private collection, Paris, acquired from Diego Giacometti in the 1980s

Michel Butor, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1985, p. 58
Françoise Francisci, Diego Giacometti catalogue de l'œuvre, Paris 1986, pp. 26- 27
Diego Giacometti, Möbel und Objekte aus Bronze, exhibition catalogue, Museum Bellerive, Zurich, June 16– September 4, 1988, p. 30

Good overall condition. The bronze presents with a few rare surface scratches and a few very tiny dents, not visually distracting. There are a few tiny scratches/scuffs on the hair, including three more visible scuffs, concentrated on the right side of the head, on approximately 2 cm. The patina presents with instances of light wear, more significant on the stem (inherent to handling and partially visible in the catalogue illustration). There are a few instances of light vert-de-gris scattered. All consistent with age and use. This lamp is electrified. Sotheby's does not guarantee electrical components and suggests having all wiring inspected by a licensed electrician.
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This lot is sold with a certificate from the Giacometti Foundation and will be recorded in the Alberto Giacometti database under number AGD4165.