Giacometti, Diego, Tete de Femme (head of a woman), pair of Figural Lamps
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| Artiste: | Giacometti, Diego (1902 - 1985) |
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| Titre: | Tete de Femme (head of a woman), pair of Figural Lamps |
| Moyen: | Pair of Original Plaster Sculptural Lamps |
| Taille d'image: | Height: 30.2 in (76.71 cm) |
| Taille de feuille: | Including Finial: 33.5 in (85.1 cm) |
| Condition: | Excellent condition and remarkable detail with natural plaster wear. There has been some minor conservation to the base, which is minimal for works of this age. |
| Prix: Article# 2219 | Vendu. Please visit the rest of our Giacometti fine art collection |
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Delicate modeling and exquisite craftsmanship characterize this remarkable pair of original Giacometti lamps. Created c.1935 the Tete de Femme Lamps feature beautifully modeled white plaster female forms with unmarked original finish, and accompanying original white shades. These plaster forms are associated with the original bronze sculpture of the same name. These lamps are part of a collection of furniture items collaboratively designed by Alberto and Diego Giacometti for famous designer Jean Michel Frank. These lamps come from the estate of the designer Geoffrey Beene. They were featured in Architectural Digest, September 1988 (a copy of this publication will be included with the sale of these works). Furnishings designed by Diego Giacometti, and his brother Alberto, are celebrated for their gracefully artistry and elegant functionality. The Giacometti’s were gifted with an exceptional intrinsic understanding of form, correctness of proportion, and well-designed pieces. These lamps are particularly remarkable because they remain intact in their original plaster states. As Giacometti scholar Robert Wernick states, “Diego had very clear and simple ideas of what furniture should be like: simple, practical, comfortable, solid.” Like all of Diego’s creations, these lamps can make themselves “home in any room,” bringing grace and elegance to pure functionality (Catalogue de l’oeuvre). With low wattage light bulbs, these stately and beautiful lamps exude a warm illumination that gently flows over the figures—giving life and wonderfully animating the pieces, so much so, that their hair appears to become tousled by wind and their arms move slowly up and down. While individually beautiful, these lamps are best positioned together as a pair. NOTE: New hand-made silk shades have replaced the original paper shades, however, buyer will receive both sets upon purchase. PROVENANCE: Private collection of Geoffrey Beene. Catalogue Raisonné & COA: 1) Architectural Design Magazine, September 1988, listed and illustrated on pgs.136-37. 2) Marchesseau, Daniel, Diego Giacometti, 1986, bronze lamp illustrated on page 35. 3)Greenberg Gallery, Diego Giacometti, 1985, bronze lamp listed and illustrated on pages 16-17. 4) Diego Giacometti, Catalogue de l’oeuvre, Vol. I., illustrated with detail on pages 40-41, listed with information in ‘table des illustrations.’ 2) Masterworks Fine Art, Inc. Certificate of Authenticity will accompany this work. | |
| Style: | 20th Century Bronze Modern Master, furniture and sculptures |
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La biographie de Diego Giacometti
Diego Giacometti (1902 - 1985)
"Alberto Giacometti praised his brother's works of art very much and took visitors with him to Diego's studio to admire with them the latest pieces of work exclaiming again and again:' Diego has more than enough talent, oh yes, more than enough!" (James Lord) On the 15th of November 1902, Diego Giacometti was born as the son of the painter Giovanni Giacometti and the brother of the sculptor Alberto Giacometti into a famous family of artists, which came from the valley Bergell in the Italian-speaking part of the Switzerland. Diego attended schools in Stampa, Schiers, Sankt Gallen and Basel. Then he initially learned the profession of a trader before he moved to Paris and became the consultant and companion of his brother Alberto in 1925. Diego Giacometti was the closest assistant of his brother, made plaster casts and frameworks for Alberto's fragile statues and patinated all the bronze sculptures. Furthermore, he posed for his brother every day until the death of Alberto in 1966. During World War II from 1939 until 1945, Diego Giacometti began with his own sculptural works of art. From 1950 on he increasingly created furniture and objects, mostly works commissioned by interior designers, art collectors and gallerists. After his brother's death, Diego Giacometti completely concentrated upon his own art. He presumably created 4000 to 5000 objects and sculptures, which he sold to friends and acquaintances still in his lifetime. His last, big commission made him well known in a wide range of the public. Diego Giacometti was responsible for the décor of the Picasso museum in Paris, which opened in September 1985. The furniture, banisters, metal fittings on the doors and ceiling lamps are works done by the artist. Diego Giacometti, who died in Paris on the 15th of July 1985, wasn't able see the opening of the museum any more. His works of art are highly rated today and make him - the so-called "other Giacometti", who was in his brother's shade for 40 years - an independent artist.
