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Diego Giacometti
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description
- Diego Giacometti
- L'Autruche
- Stamped Diego and inscribed with the artist's monogram
- Bronze
- Height: 19 3/8 in.
- 49.2 cm
Provenance
Jean-Pierre LaCloche, Paris (acquired directly from the artist)
Acquired from the above in 1981
Acquired from the above in 1981
Literature
Françoise Francisci, Diego Giacometti, Catalogue de l'oeuvre, vol. I, Paris, 1986, illustration of another cast p. 20
Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1986, illustration of another cast p. 124
François Baudot, Diego Giacometti, New York, 2001, illustration of another cast p. 76
Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 2005, illustration of another cast p. 124
Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1986, illustration of another cast p. 124
François Baudot, Diego Giacometti, New York, 2001, illustration of another cast p. 76
Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 2005, illustration of another cast p. 124
Condition
The bronze exhibits a variegated dark brown and red patina. There are some very light surface scuffs and surface accretions in the deeper crevices. The work is in otherwise excellent 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.