Bronze, patinated green-brown, paper lampshade France, design: c. 1935; later cast by Diego Giacometti Alberto Giacometti (1901-1966) – Swiss sculptor, painter and printmaker, brother of Diego Giacometti Catalogue raisonné: Françoise Francisci, Diego Giacometti. Catalogue de l’oeuvre, Paris, vol. I, Paris, 1986, plate 32 (illustration of another cast) Tripod base with square legs Hexagonal shaft with star shaped projection in the upper part Elongated, slightly conical lampshade Completely electrified, Swiss plug type J, light bulb mounting Height: 40.6 cm Height, incl. lampshade: 83 cm Very good condition Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist in the 1950s, since then Private Collection K., Switzerland In the 1930s Alberto Giacometti and his Brother Diego created furniture objects, mostly commissioned works for interior designers, art collectors and gallery owners, like this table lamp made of bronze Object is differential taxed. 7% EUST is added to the purchase price for buyers within the EU. Estimate by Auctionata Expert: 60,000 Euro The model for Étoile [star] was created around 1935 and cast in bronze by the Fonderie Rudier from 1936. The original master-model can today be found in the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. The lamp consists of a hexagonal shaft, which rests upon three square feet. In the upper part of the shaft, a star-shaped formation can be seen, which is composed of six triangular wings. The bronze surface is treated irregular, the edges are kept uneven.Étoile was designed by Giacometti in the '30s - together with other decorative art objects of a similar style - for designer Jean-Michel Frank. For example, he created another lamp using the star motif in the form of a floor lamp. The ‘star lamp’ is a work by Giacometti, whose production was resumed after the Second World War. Thus in the late 40s, models were sold among others in the Pierre Matisse Gallery, New York, and by the Compagnie des Arts Français. In the mid-50s Giacometti entrusted the edition of this table lamp to his brother Diego, who in 1962 commissioned Fonderie Susse with the production of further casts. Literature: Léopold Diego Sanchaez, John David Edwards & Jacques Boulay, Jean-Michel Frank, Paris 1980, p. 200 (illustration of another cast) Adolphe Chanaux, Jean-Michel Frank, Paris, 1997, p. 244 (illustration of another cast) François Baudot, Jean-Michel Frank, New York, 1999, p. 76 (illustration of another cast) Christian Boutonnet & Rafael Ortiz, Diego Giacometti (exhibition catalogue), Galerie l’Arc en Seine, Paris, 2003, p. 42 (illustration of another cast) Condition: The table lamp is in a very good condition. The lampshade displays some handling creases and tiny stains. The lamp was not tested on functionality, this is however provided; no guarantee. The height of the bronze lamp stand is 40.6 cm. The overall dimensions including the lampshade are 83 cm. Alberto Giacometti (1901-1966) Alberto Giacometti was born in Borgonovo in 1901 as son of the artist Giovanni Giacometti. He is considered a master sculptor of the 20th century. After studying for a short period of time in Geneva and Italy, he finally moved to Paris to study sculpture under Bourdelle from 1922-1925. During that time his art was influenced by impressionist and post-impressionist components. From 1925 on, his works diverged from naturalism and he began experimenting. From 1930-1935 he was associated with the surrealist movement. Then he began to develop his characteristic trait: emaciated and elongated figures, captured in space. This representation of isolated figures suggests a mental link to existentialism, all the more valid, because of his friendship with the philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre (1905-1980). In the 1950s he took up painting and printmaking as his chief techniques of artistic expression. (nlu) Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance. Auctionata charges the resale rights tax pursuant to Section 26 of the German Copyright Act (UrhG) towards the buyer in case of the sale of an original work of art or photography prior to 70 years having lapsed since the death of their creator. Therefore, Auctionata charges when purchasing a good – if a protection as an original work of art or photography is given – starting from a hammer price of EUR 400 an additional amount, which is calculated according to Section 26 (2) German Copyright Act (UrhG) and which does not exceed the amount of EUR 12,500. You can find more information about resale rights tax in Auctionata´s table of fees and T&C. Starting Price : 30000