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Diego Giacometti

Diego Giacometti Patinated Bronze Lamp

Documentation

Signed

Origin

France

Period

1980-1999

Materials

Bronze.

Dimensions

W.	5 in;	H.	26 in;	D.	5 in;
W.	12.7 cm;	H.	66.04 cm;	D.	12.7 cm;

Condition

Excellent.

Creation Date

1980

Description

This table lamp with owl and bowl by Diego Giacometti was purchased in 1990 in person by Gary Calderwood from Jean-Paul LeVerrier in Paris, France.

Jean-Paul, a sculptor in the tradition of his father, Art Deco sculptor, Max LeVerrier, had received it from his father. Jean-Paul LeVerrier and Diego Giacometti were personal friends and this lamp, together with a small round table which was not for sale, had been gifts to him from Diego Giacometti.

Letter of authenticity signed and dated by Jean-Paul LeVerrier, July 9, 1990, accompanies the lamp.

This lamp, dated circa 1980, is documented in the book Diego Giacometti by Daniel Marchesseau, published by Harry N. Abrams, NY, 1987. Page 148, titled "Lamp with owls", version 2.

Styles / Movements

Art Deco

Dealer Reference Number

1112

Incollect Reference Number

403140