Diego Giacometti (1902-1985) , Table ou tabouret de coiffeuse à la harpie | Christie's

Sale 8650

Impressionist & Modern Paintings, Drawings & Sculpture Pt II

New York, Park Avenue

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15 May 1997

Browse Sale

Lot 316

Diego Giacometti (1902-1985)

Table ou tabouret de coiffeuse à la harpie

Price realised

USD 27,600

Estimate

USD 15,000 - USD 20,000

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Diego Giacometti (1902-1985)
Table ou tabouret de coiffeuse à la harpie
stamped on the crossbrace 'DIEGO' and with monogram 'DG'
bronze with gold patina and leather seat
Height: 23¼in. (59cm.)
Designed circa 1960

Provenance

Acquired from the artist by the present owner, 1979
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Literature and exhibited

Literature

M. Butor, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1985, p. 108 (another cast illustrated)
F. Francisci, Diego Giacometti, Catalogue de l'oeuvre, Paris, 1986, vol. I, p. 46 (other casts illustrated)
D. Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1986, p. 45 (another cast illustrated in color)
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