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Diego Giacometti
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Diego Giacometti
- Tête de chien
- stamped Diego and inscribed with the artist's monogram
- bronze
- height: 6cm., 2 3/4 in.
Provenance
Private Collection, France (acquired directly from the artist circa 1975; sale: Sotheby's, New York, 21st February 2002, lot 109)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Literature
Catherine & Christian Boutonnet & Rafael Ortiz (eds.), Le Bestiaire de Diego Giacometti (exhibition catalogue), Paris, 1997, illustration of another cast p. 50
Condition
Attractive brown patina. There is some wear to the patina in places, most prominently around the dog's ears and some minor casting flaws underneath its muzzle. There are some surface scuffs to the base. This work is in overall 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. 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."