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Alberto Giacometti
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 USD
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Description
- Alberto Giacometti
- Rare lampadaire
- Stamped Made in France (multiple times on the underside)
- Bronze
- Height: 58 in.
- 147.3 cm
Provenance
Countess Mona Bismarck (acquired in the years soon after World War II and sold: Sotheby's, London, December 2, 1987, lot 251)
Charles Cowles Gallery, Inc., New York (acquired at the above sale)
Thence by descent
Charles Cowles Gallery, Inc., New York (acquired at the above sale)
Thence by descent
Literature
Pierre-Emmanuel Martin Vivier, Jean-Michel Frank, Paris, 2006, illustration of another cast p. 255
Condition
Attractive textured gold-coloured patina. There is minor staining and small nicks in places, most notably to the foot. The lamp is overall 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.