'Grecque' Table Lamp, grand modèle, circa 1937

The present lamp is the perfect embodiment of the questionings of an era, torn between a deep attachment to tradition and a strong attraction to modernity. Its silhouette evokes an ancient Greek pottery transformed into an abstract sculpture, the subtle elegance of the piece residing in the universality and the apparent simplicity of its lines. This tension is also conveyed by the unprecedented choice of material: the depth of the patina suggests the nuances of an oxidized metal while the discrete relief relates to a more refined surface, evocative of gold leaf.

This lot is registered under number AGD 4436 in the Alberto Giacometti Database.