Diego GIACOMETTI (1902-1985) Sculptural table model Feuilles aux oiseaux et aux grenouilles (Leaves with birds and frogs). Square top in thick glass slab set on a green patina bronze structure forming four legs with splayed feet adorned with frogs at the top and leaves on the upper lateral braces, linked by X-shaped braces decorated with birds and a cup. Signed "Diego" in block letters and bearing the artist's monogram stamped on one of the struts. Signed "Diego" on each side rail. Created in 1980. H. 70.3 cm; W. 57.5 cm; D. 57.5 cm. Glass top: 73.7 cm x 73.7 cm (slight chip in one corner). Wear, rubbing, slight distortion of base. This work has been authenticated in accordance with the process established by the Diego Giacometti Estate. A certificate of authenticity dated March 5, 2026 will be issued to the purchaser. Diego, often described as a "furniture sculptor", invented an original vocabulary, combining references to Antiquity with plant and animal motifs. Bibliography Françoise Francisci, Diego Giacometti, Catalogue de l'œuvre, Vol. I, Éditions Eolia, 1986, an example of our model is reproduced on p. 91. Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, Édition Hermann, 1986, an example of our model reproduced on p. 93. Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, sculpteur de meubles, Éditions du Regard, 2018, a variant of our model reproduced p. 150. François Baudot, Diego Giacometti, Éditions Assouline, 1998, an example of our model reproduced on p. 66.