Lot 139
- 139
Aristide Maillol
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Aristide Maillol
- La Pudique
- inscribed with the artist's monogram, numbered 4/6 and stamped with the foundry mark Alexis Rudier Fondeur Paris
- bronze
- length: 23cm., 9in.
Provenance
The Lefevre Gallery, London
Lady Abercromby (acquired from the above in the mid 1960s)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Lady Abercromby (acquired from the above in the mid 1960s)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Literature
Aristide Maillol 1861-1944 (exhibition catalogue), Paul Rosenberg & Co. Gallery, New York, 1958 (& travelling), no. 8, illustration of another cast n.p.
Maillol (exhibition catalogue), Musée National d'art Occidental, Tokyo, 1963, no. 11, illustration of another cast n.p.
Aristide Maillol: 1861-1944 (exhibition catalogue), The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, 1975, illustration of another cast p. 38
Exposition Maillol au Japon (exhibition catalogue), Musée d'Isetan, Tokyo (& travelling), 1984, no. S-12, illustration of another cast n.p.
Maillol (exhibition catalogue), Galerie Dina Vierny, Paris, 1987, illustration of another cast pp. 106-107
Bertrand Lorquin, Aristide Maillol, Paris, 2002, illustration of another cast n.p.
Maillol (exhibition catalogue), Musée National d'art Occidental, Tokyo, 1963, no. 11, illustration of another cast n.p.
Aristide Maillol: 1861-1944 (exhibition catalogue), The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, 1975, illustration of another cast p. 38
Exposition Maillol au Japon (exhibition catalogue), Musée d'Isetan, Tokyo (& travelling), 1984, no. S-12, illustration of another cast n.p.
Maillol (exhibition catalogue), Galerie Dina Vierny, Paris, 1987, illustration of another cast pp. 106-107
Bertrand Lorquin, Aristide Maillol, Paris, 2002, illustration of another cast n.p.
Condition
Attractive green brown patina. Apart from a few light surface scratches and minor patina wear in places, consistent with age and handling, this work is in very good condition.
Colours: overall fairly accurate in the printed catalogue, though the patina has slightly greener tones in the original.
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"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."