Alberto Giacometti (1901-1966), Simone de Beauvoir
Alberto Giacometti (1901-1966)
Simone de Beauvoir
signed and numbered 'A. Giacometti 2/8' (on the left side of the base); inscribed with foundry mark 'Susse Fondeur Paris' (on the back of the base)
bronze with green and brown patina
Height: 5 ¼ in. (13.3 cm.)
Conceived in 1946 and cast in 1988
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Alberto Giacometti (1901-1966)
Simone de Beauvoir
signed and numbered 'A. Giacometti 2/8' (on the left side of the base); inscribed with foundry mark 'Susse Fondeur Paris' (on the back of the base)
bronze with green and brown patina
Height: 5 ¼ in. (13.3 cm.)
Conceived in 1946 and cast in 1988
Special Notice
On occasion, Christie's has a direct financial interest in the outcome of the sale of certain lots consigned for sale. This will usually be where it has guaranteed to the Seller that whatever the outcome of the auction, the Seller will receive a minimum sale price for the work. This is known as a minimum price guarantee. This is such a lot.
Pre-Lot Text
Newhouse: Masterpieces from the Collection of S.I. Newhouse