Sale 2062
New York
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16 December 2008
Price realised
USD 52,500
Estimate
DIEGO GIACOMETTI (1902-1985) 'Hibou et Coupe' A Bronze Table Lamp, second version, circa 1980 19¼ in. (49.5 cm.) high inscribed DIEGO and with the monogram
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cf. F. Francisci, Diego Giacometti, Catalogue de l'oeuvre, Paris, 1986, p. 111. D. Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1986, p. 148. C. Boutonnet and R. Ortiz, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 2003, p. 84.
Saleroom Notice
The provenance for this lot is: Galerie Claude Bernard, Paris (acquired directly from the artist). Gallery Claude Bernard, Inc., New York. Donald Morris Gallery, Inc., Birmingham, Michigan (acquired from the above). Christie's, New York, 14 May 1999, lot 658 (acquired by the consignor on 11 November 1983 from the above). Acquired by the present owner at the above sale.
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