
"Grecque" Table Lamp, Grand Modèle
A towering column of roughly textured painted plaster rises with austere elegance, its surface bearing the raw, tactile quality characteristic of Giacometti's sculptural hand. The lamp's architectural form, reminiscent of an ancient Greek column, bridges the worlds of fine art and functional design, transforming an everyday object into a meditative work of sculpture. Topped with a simple paper shade, the piece radiates a warm, intimate light that softens its monumental presence.
- Medium
- painted plaster, paper shade
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
The Perelman Collection: Masterworks of Design
December 6, 2022
Estimate: $120,000 – $180,000
Lot 6
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