DIEGO GIACOMETTI | Bench

patinated bronze, metal and leather

Private collection, Paris

Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1986, p. 50

EN : Good overall condition. The patinated bronze presents with some handling wear throughout, consistent with age and gentle use. There are some instances of vert-de-gris, not visually distractive. The patinated metal frame presents with some tiny scratches with small losses of patina revealing the red layer underneath. The leather presents with some wear, a few light surface scratches some and discoloration throughout. The leather frame presents with two tiny scuffs/ tears. //// FR : Bon état général. Le bronze patiné présente de l'usure d'usage sur l'ensemble de la surface, conhérent avec l'âge et l'utilisation de la banquette. Il y a des occurences de vert-de-gris, qui se démarquent légèrement de la patine. Le cadre en métal patiné présente quelques petites rayures accompagnées de pertes de patines, révélant la sous-couche rouge. Le cuir présente de l'usure, quelques légères rayures et est décoloré sur l'ensemble. Le cadre en cuir présente deux petits égratignures/déchirures.
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