Alberto GIACOMETTI: Workshop in the harness, 1964 - Original engraving
Workshop in the saddle, 1964
Original engraving
On Arches vellum 56.5 x 38 cm
REFERENCES:
- Eberhard W. Kornfeld and the Giacometti Foundation, Alberto Giacometti, Catalogue raisonné of prints, Editions Galerie Kornfeld, Bern, 2016, volume II, n°420.
- Catalogue raisonné Lust #71 (intermediate state of the engraving)
INFORMATION: Design for the greeting card of the Galerie Beyeler in Basel. This is an intermediate stage of the engraving.
Excellent condition
Dimensions :
- Height : 56.5 cm
- Width : 38 cm
Alberto Giacometti :
(1901-1966) is a swiss painter and sculptor, one of the most important artist of the XXth century. He is considered as close to the surrealists.
His works are sought for by collectors around the world. In 2010, the sculpture "L'Homme qui marche I" was sold 74,2 millions of euros, three times more than its original estimation. Two small sculptures, entitled "Projet pour un monument pour Gabriel Péri" and "Projet pour une place" were sold in 2007 1,5 M€.
His works are conserved in the most prestigious museums in the world.
