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Diego Giacometti — Pair of "Carcasse" Andirons
Diego Giacometti

Pair of "Carcasse" Andirons

Diego Giacometti's "Pair of 'Carcasse' Andirons" are functional sculptural objects crafted from patinated bronze and wrought-iron. These andirons exemplify Giacometti's distinctive style of combining organic, skeletal forms with practical domestic use. The pieces showcase the artist's mastery of metalwork and his ability to transform utilitarian objects into striking artistic statements.

Medium
patinated bronze, wrought-iron

🔨 Auction Lot

Sculpture by Design: Rateau | Giacometti | Les Lalanne

December 8, 2022

Estimate: $200,000$300,000

Lot 330

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Diego Giacometti, Pair of "Carcasse" Andirons

Diego Giacometti's "Pair of 'Carcasse' Andirons" are functional sculptural objects crafted from patinated bronze and wrought-iron. These andirons exemplify Giacometti's distinctive style of combining organic, skeletal forms with practical domestic use. The pieces showcase the artist's mastery of metalwork and his ability to transform utilitarian objects into striking artistic statements.

Medium
patinated bronze, wrought-iron
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Bronze, Functional, Brown Tones, Wrought Iron, Swiss, Sculptural, Decorative, Ornamental, Elegant, Mid-Century

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