The "Arbre au Hibou" Guéridon, impressive by its charming proportions and superb figurative details, represents one of Diego Giacometti’s most successful creations in bronze. Three slender legs in the form of wiry roots support a finely sculpted tree trunk that extends to a series of leafy branches supporting a rectangular glass top. Perched on a branch above the base, a docile owl—one of the artist’s most beloved motifs— stares back at us and elegantly breaks up the dynamic pace of this winding, sculptural composition. The Guéridon brings together all of the artist’s most recognizable and well-known artistic features and principles into one extraordinary ensemble. Rich green patinas are used here to adorn the tree-shaped elements of the piece, while a complex russet brown patina beautifully complements the shape of the small, golden “hibou”. Fauna and flora quietly complement one another in this harmonious functional form that attests to Diego Giacometti’s innately masterful abilities to blend function and unique artistry.