Augusto Giacometti ( 1877 - 1947 ) was a Swiss painter. Augusto Giacometti s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 386.19 USD for COLONIES DE VACANCES UNIVERSITAIRES in 2004 to a remarkable record 1249544.13 USD for MOUNTAIN VILLAGE (HOUSE AND GARDEN IN STAMPA) in 2009 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.