DIEGO GIACOMETTI (1902-1985) - COLLECTION OF A MAJOR EUROPEAN INDUSTRIAL GROUP FROM THE OUTSET Torsade, model created circa [1965], our work created in the early 1970s and still with the original commissioner. Coffee table-sculpture. Base in shaded antique-green patinated bronze; title decoration on the uprights. Glass top (replaced). Signed DIEGO, in cursive lettering on each bar of the upper leg links and on the bars of the X-brace. With glass: Height: 39.8cm - Length: 120cm - Width: 72.5cm Bronze foot only: Height: 39.8cm - Length: 116cm - Width: 72.5cm Important note: This work has been authenticated in accordance with the process established by the Diego Giacometti Estate. The certificate of expertise from SAS Expertise Vincenot - Philippe Meier, dated October 10, 2025, will be given to the purchaser. Provenance and history: OurTorsade table was acquired, along with the one shown under the previous lot number, in the early 1970s during the renovation and modernization of the reception rooms for the headquarters of a European industrial group. During the embellishment of the reception rooms, the acquisition was made with the intention of integrating these contemporary coffee tables by Diego Giacometti into a classical, majestic décor designed to welcome distinguished guests. Fortunately, despite the reorganizations that naturally occur in the life of a large group, these twoTorsadef tables were jealously guarded within the company until today, when they were put up for auction. Bibliography and related works: - Daniel Marchesseau - Diego Giacometti - Éditions Hermann, Paris, 1986. Another example of the Torsade coffee table is reproduced on page 65. - Collectif - Diego Giacometti - Catalogue de l'œuvre - Éditions Eolia, Paris, 1986. Another example of the Torsade coffee table, square format, reproduced in this work (without pagination); a detail also reproduced on the following double page. - Christian Boutonnet and Rafael Ortiz, preface by Jales Lord 6 Diego Giacometti - Catalogue d'exposition, Galerie L'Arc en seine, Paris, 2003, Les Éditions de l'Amateur, 2003. Another copy of the Torsade coffee table, gold patina, reproduced on double page 67-68. Please note: Resale rights for this work are the responsibility of the purchaser.
Estimate
€200,000 - €300,000
Result
€377,000
Buyer's premium
30%
DIEGO GIACOMETTI (1902-1985) - COLLECTION OF A MAJOR EUROPEAN INDUSTRIAL GROUP FROM THE OUTSET
Torsade, model created circa [1965], our work created in the early 1970s and still with the original commissioner.
Coffee table-sculpture.
Base in shaded antique-green patinated bronze; title decoration on the uprights.
Glass top (replaced).
Signed DIEGO, in cursive lettering on each bar of the upper leg links and on the bars of the X-brace.
With glass: Height: 39.8cm - Length: 120cm - Width: 72.5cm
Bronze foot only: Height: 39.8cm - Length: 116cm - Width: 72.5cm
Important note:
This work has been authenticated in accordance with the process established by the Diego Giacometti Estate. The certificate of expertise from SAS Expertise Vincenot - Philippe Meier, dated October 10, 2025, will be given to the purchaser.
Provenance and history:
OurTorsade table was acquired, along with the one shown under the previous lot number, in the early 1970s during the renovation and modernization of the reception rooms for the headquarters of a European industrial group.
During the embellishment of the reception rooms, the acquisition was made with the intention of integrating these contemporary coffee tables by Diego Giacometti into a classical, majestic décor designed to welcome distinguished guests.
Fortunately, despite the reorganizations that naturally occur in the life of a large group, these twoTorsadef tables were jealously guarded within the company until today, when they were put up for auction.
Bibliography and related works:
- Daniel Marchesseau - Diego Giacometti - Éditions Hermann, Paris, 1986. Another example of the Torsade coffee table is reproduced on page 65.
- Collectif - Diego Giacometti - Catalogue de l'œuvre - Éditions Eolia, Paris, 1986. Another example of the Torsade coffee table, square format, reproduced in this work (without pagination); a detail also reproduced on the following double page.
- Christian Boutonnet and Rafael Ortiz, preface by Jales Lord 6 Diego Giacometti - Catalogue d'exposition, Galerie L'Arc en seine, Paris, 2003, Les Éditions de l'Amateur, 2003. Another copy of the Torsade coffee table, gold patina, reproduced on double page 67-68.
Please note:
Resale rights for this work are the responsibility of the purchaser.
Sale
Friday 28 November 2025・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 1-7 - Hôtel Drouot
9, rue Drouot
75009 Paris