'La Rencontre', conceived circa 1984

Details

AFTER DIEGO GIACOMETTI (1902-1985)
'La Rencontre', conceived circa 1984
from an edition of 100 rugs, hand-knotted wool

91 ¾ in. x 67 ¼ in. (233 x 170.8 cm.)
signed with artist monogram, dated and numbered 1985 EA XII (on the reverse)

Provenance

Private collection, Europe; sale, Christie's, New York, Impressionist and Modern Art, 5 May 2010, lot 418.
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner.

Special Notice

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Lot Essay

Diego Giacometti conceived two different rug designs in his final years, 'Rencontre' (the present lot) and 'Promenade des Amis' (pictured in the comparable image with the artist). Both were produced in editions of 100, including artist proofs which went to friends and devoted clients supporting the project. The present lot is one of the artist proofs from the 'Rencontre' series.

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