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Diego Giacometti
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description
- Diego Giacometti
- Chat maître-d'hôtel
- Inscribed Diego
- Bronze
- Height: 11 3/4 in.
- 29.8 cm
Provenance
Jean Pierre Lacloche, Paris (acquired from the artist)
M. D'Estainvile
Private Collection, New York (acquired from the above circa 1982)
Literature
Michel Butor, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1985, illustration of another cast p. 121
Françoise Francisci, Diego Giacometti, Catalogue de l'oeuvre, Paris, 1986, illustration of another cast p. 19
Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1986, illustration of another cast p. 121
Françoise Francisci, Diego Giacometti, Catalogue de l'oeuvre, Paris, 1986, illustration of another cast p. 19
Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1986, illustration of another cast p. 121
Condition
Greenish brown patina. Small nicks to surface on back of left knee and middle of tail. Small areas of very minor corrosion on underside of bowl towards figure and under cat's chin. Minor patine rubbing on tops of ears. Otherwise fine. Work is in very good 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.