- 250
Diego Giacometti
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Diego Giacometti
- Lampe au chien et au fauchon
- Bronze
- Height: 13 in.
- 33 cm
Provenance
Christopher Chodoff Gallery, New York
Private Collection (acquired from the above in October, 1968)
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Private Collection (acquired from the above in October, 1968)
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
Françoise Francisci, Diego Giacometti, Catalogue de l'oeuvre, vol. I, Paris, 1986, p. 115, illustration of another cast p. 28
Christian Boutonnet & Rafael Ortiz, Diego Giacometti (exhibition catalogue), Paris, 2003, illustration of another cast p. 85
Christian Boutonnet & Rafael Ortiz, Diego Giacometti (exhibition catalogue), Paris, 2003, illustration of another cast p. 85
Condition
Brown patina. Work is mounted to a wooden base which has been painted to blend in with patina. Patina shows signs of rubbing on shaft of lamp and on bird. Scattered areas of verdigris throughout animal forms.
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.