Lot Essay
Conceived by the artist for the library of the present owner's home.
Two sculptures in one lot (2).
Two sculptures in one lot (2).
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THE PROPERTY OF A PRIVATE EUROPEAN COLLECTOR
Diego Giacometti (1902-1985)
Paire de serres-livres aux oiseaux
Details
Diego Giacometti (1902-1985)
Paire de serres-livres aux oiseaux
each stamped with monogram 'DG' (behind the tail)
bronze with green patina and marble base designed by the artist
Height of each (including base): 9½ in. (24 cm.)
Length of each (with base): 7 7/8 in. (20 cm.) (2)
Paire de serres-livres aux oiseaux
each stamped with monogram 'DG' (behind the tail)
bronze with green patina and marble base designed by the artist
Height of each (including base): 9½ in. (24 cm.)
Length of each (with base): 7 7/8 in. (20 cm.) (2)
Provenance
Acquired from the artist by the present owner, 1983.