Private Collection, Europe (acquired directly from the artist; sale: Sotheby’s, New York, 10th November 2000, lot 259)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner

Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1986, illustration of another cast p. 50
Françoise Francisci, Diego Giacometti, catalogue de l'œuvre, Paris, 1986, vol. I, illustration of another cast p. 102
François Baudot, Diego Giacometti, New York, 2001, illustration of another cast n.p.
Diego Giacometti (exhibition catalogue), Galerie L'Arc en Seine, Paris, 2003, illustration of another cast p. 77

Variegated moss-green patina. There is some patina loss in places, in particular to the circular roundels at the intersection of the legs. There is some patina rubbing in spots, especially to the top part of the stool beneath the cushion. There is some dust in places and this work could benefit from a light clean. This work is in overall good condition.
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