Lampe coupe aux deux figures

Details

Alberto Giacometti (1901-1966) and Diego Giacometti (1902-1985)
Lampe coupe aux deux figures
signed 'A. Giacometti' (on the back of the base) and inscribed twice with foundry mark 'Susse Fondeur Paris' (on the back and on the right side of the base)
bronze with green and brown patina; wired for electricity
Height: 13¼ in. (33.6 cm.)
Length: 14 5/8 in. (37.3 cm.)
Conceived circa 1950

Provenance

(possibly) Pierre Matisse Gallery, New York.
(possibly) Acquired from the above by the late owner.

Literature

C. Boutonnet and R. Ortiz, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 2003, exh. cat., p. 24 (another cast illustrated in color, pp. 24-25; titled Calice aux deux figures).

Lot Essay

The Alberto and Annette Giacometti Foundation will include this work in their forthcoming catalogue raisonné of Alberto Giacometti.

The Association Alberto and Annette Giacometti has confirmed the authenticity of this work.

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