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Property from the Estate of John V.A. Murray
Christie's is honored to present paintings and sculpture from the Estate of John V.A. Murray. The late owner's grandfather, William H. Weintraub, founded Esquire Magazine in October 1933 with partners David Smart and Arnold Gingrich. The magazine set contemporary editorial and stylistic standards, featuring writers Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald and Norman Mailer and enlisting the artistic talents of George Lois, Jean-Paul Goude and Abner Dean. Girded by Esquire's success, Mr. Weintraub formed an eponymous advertising agency in 1942, notable early art directors for which include Paul Rand and William Bernbach. In 1965, Mr. and Mrs. Weintraub began correspondence with Diego Giacometti and acquired much of their furniture collection directly from the artist in December of the same year. Passing by descent, the works have remained in the family ever since. In addition to the following lots, two paintings by Milton Avery will be offered in the December Important American Paintings Sale.
(fig. 1) Mrs. Weintraub with Alberto Giacometti, circa 1965.
Alberto Giacometti (1901-1966)
Lampadaire aux noeuds ou osselet
Details
Alberto Giacometti (1901-1966)
Lampadaire aux noeuds ou osselet
bronze with brown patina; wired for electricity
Height: 58¾ in. (149.2 cm.)
Designed by Alberto Giacometti for Jean-Michel Frank circa 1935; this bronze version cast by Diego Giacometti by 1965
Lampadaire aux noeuds ou osselet
bronze with brown patina; wired for electricity
Height: 58¾ in. (149.2 cm.)
Designed by Alberto Giacometti for Jean-Michel Frank circa 1935; this bronze version cast by Diego Giacometti by 1965
Provenance
Mr. and Mrs. William H. Weintraub, New York (acquired from the artist, December 1965).
By descent from the above to the late owner.
By descent from the above to the late owner.
Literature
M. Butor, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1985, pp. 95 and 141 (other casts illustrated).
The Alberto Giacometti Database, no. 1680.
The Alberto Giacometti Database, no. 1680.
Sale Room Notice
Please note the additional literature reference for the present lot:
The Alberto Giacometti Database, no. 1680.
The Alberto Giacometti Database, no. 1680.
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David Kleiweg de Zwaan