Giacometti's hand-painted head
This groundbreaking work by Alberto Giocometti is both a testament to his ability to capture the vulnerability of human survival with profound psychological depth, and also a testament to his art as a basis for intimate observations of those closest to him. Giocometti elevates the individual’s family portrayal into a universal meditation of the human condition, deeply shaping stereotyped sculptural reflections of the physical structure and emotions of life itself.
One of Giocometti's rare post-war bronzes was auctioned, and this portrait of his brother and lifelong muse Diego Giacometti is expected to sell over $70 million. With only six works present, the estimates reflect the continued market strength of comparable examples: one sold at Christie's in 2010 for $53 million; the actor showed off an outstanding exhibition history and source at the 1956 Venice Biennale, and another $50 million at Sotheby's in 2013. It was exhibited for nearly two decades in 1980 at Maeght in southern France.
The Soloviev Foundation, a nonprofit founded by Solow's son, was named a comment, but sales proceeds were reportedly intended to support the foundation's mission. In May, the Soloviev Foundation will be in New York with “Distance and Desire: Perspective Between African Divergent Perspectives,” an exhibition curated by Tumelo Mosaka that works from its collection along with eight contemporary artists. On May 8, it will also be launched Freedom Square Freedom Roada six-acre public art installation is considered the prelude to the 250th anniversary of the United States to celebrate the creation of freedom and diversity.
