#1615

ALBERTO GIACOMETTI (1901-1966), Circa 1954

Suspended ceiling fixture in iron and plaster, with four lights in the shape of cones and a large cone-shaped shade in the center, attached to a fixture composed of two rings.

The ceiling fixture belonged to the important collection of Mr. and Mrs. Efstratios Tériade. Mr. Tériade moved to Paris in 1915 to study law but found his love writing about art and artists. Beginning in 1933, he founded several publications relating to art. At the age of forty, he created the magazine Verve, which featured contributions from the greatest historians, artists and writers. Between 1943 and 1973, Tériade also published superb art books. He wrote about and befriended artists such as Giacometti, Picasso, Miro and Matisse and his art collection contained some works given to him by these masters. In 1973, Paris celebrated Tériade with an exhibit entitled Hommage à Tériade. Mr. Tériade died in 1982.

This chandelier is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Giacometti Committee.

Measurements

• Diameter: 49 1/5 in. (125 cm)

Provenance

Private Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Tériade, Paris