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Alberto Giacometti
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Alberto Giacometti
- TROIS TÊTES
- pen and ink on paper
- 36.6 by 24.9cm., 14 3/8 by 9 5/8 in.
Provenance
Dr Théophile Fraenkel (acquired directly from the artist in 1958)
Sale: Sotheby's, London, 29th November 1972, lot 107
Private Collection, Los Angeles (acquired at the above sale)
Sale: Sotheby's, London, 29th November 1972, lot 107
Private Collection, Los Angeles (acquired at the above sale)
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper not laid down. The left edge is perforated. There is a 4cm. flattened crease to the left centre, a diagonal line of studio dirt to the lower left quadrant (faintly visible in the catalogue illustration) and some overall time-staining. This work is in very good condition.
Colours: The paper tone is cream and the line stronger in the original.
"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."