Paire de photophores, vers 1975

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DIEGO GIACOMETTI 1902-1985
Paire de photophores, vers 1975
Bronze patiné et verre / patinated bronze and glass
H 50 et 53,5 x D 32,5 cm (chacun) / 19 5/8 and 21 1/8 x 12.6/8 in (each)

Provenance

Collection Hubert de Givenchy, commandés à l'artiste vers 1975.

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Lot Essay

Ces deux paires de photophores (lots 17 et 18) sont réalisées sur mesure : Monsieur de Givenchy a acheté quatre verrines lors d’un séjour à Rome et à son retour, demande à Diego d’en concevoir les montures.

These two pairs of candleholders (lots 17 and 18) were custom made: Monsieur de Givenchy had bought some Italian glass hurricane lanterns on a visit to Rome and upon is return, asked Diego to design their mounts.

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