Private Collection (acquired directly from the artist and sold: Christie's, New York, November 20, 1986, lot 284)
Acquired at the above sale

Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1986, illustration of another example p. 147

The surface features a mottled green and brown patina. Minor verdigris is present in the deeper crevices. The bronze is otherwise sound and the table 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.

After Alberto's death in 1966, Diego Giacometti continued on in developing his own expression of design in a wide variety of furnishings and objects. The success of Diego's designs culminated in the extraordinary work he did for the Musée Picasso at L'Hôtel Salé in Paris. The present work exemplifies his whimsical incorporation of flora and fauna into the structural elements of his furniture, finished with a distinctive variegated and mottled patina.