Grande tête mince

Grande tête mince
English: Large thin head
The sculpture is shown pictured from the front (left) and from the side (right)
ArtistAlberto Giacometti
Year1955
TypeBronze
Dimensions67 cm (25 1/2 in)
OwnerAnonymous bidder

Grande tête mince is a bronze sculpture by Alberto Giacometti. The work was conceived in 1954 and cast the following year. Auctioned in 2010, Grande tête mince became one of the most valuable sculptures ever sold when it fetched $53.3 million.