Brassaï and the Giacometti Brothers: a Close Friendship

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Published on 27 November 2020, by Claire Papon

Auction on 02 December 2020 - 17:00 (CET) - 17, rue Grange Batelière - 75009 Paris

A pair of chairs by Diego Giacometti and a lamp by his brother Alberto, both of which belonged to Brassaï, might cause quite a stir.

Diego Giacometti (1902-1985), pair of chairs, Maeght Foundation model in black iron... Brassaï and the Giacometti Brothers: a Close Friendship

Diego Giacometti (1902-1985), pair of chairs, Maeght Foundation model in black iron and bronze with a brown, green-shaded patina, fawn leather cushion, c. 1962, 93 x 35 x 42 cm (approx. 36.62 x 13.78 x 16.54 in).
Estimate: €60,000/80,000

On October 2 and 3, 2006, the Millon auction house presented 600 photographs, sculptures and drawings—the largest group of items belonging to Brassaï ever offered for sale. The fact that they were from the estate of his widow, who died in 2005, had hearts beating…

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MASTERS - ART MODERNE & CONTEMPORAIN - Evening sale - [VENTE À HUIS-CLOS LIVE] - [VENTE MAINTENUE]

Wednesday 02 December 2020 - 17:00 (CET) - Live

17, rue Grange Batelière - 75009 Paris

Millon

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