Lot Essay
This sculpture and Coupe à la souris (lot 220) were designed by Diego Giacometti for the aviary in the present owner's home.
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Diego Giacometti (1902-1985)
Chat maître-d'hôtel: version au plateau creux
Details
Diego Giacometti (1902-1985)
Chat maître-d'hôtel: version au plateau creux
stamped with signature 'Diego' (on the top of the base)
bronze with green and brown patina
Height: 11¾ in. (29.8 cm.)
Designed circa 1967
Chat maître-d'hôtel: version au plateau creux
stamped with signature 'Diego' (on the top of the base)
bronze with green and brown patina
Height: 11¾ in. (29.8 cm.)
Designed circa 1967
Provenance
Acquired from the artist by the present owner, 1983.
Literature
M. Butor, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1985 (other casts illustrated). D. Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1986, pp. 121 and 193 (other casts illustrated).
Sale room notice
Please note the correct medium is bronze with green and brown patina and the correct height is 11¾ in. (29.8 cm.).