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Aristide Maillol
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Aristide Maillol
- Femme à la colombe
- inscribed with the artist's monogram, numbered No. 1 and with the foundry mark Alexis Rudier Fondeur, Paris
- bronze
- height: 25.4cm., 10in.
Provenance
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, 12th May 1994, lot 115
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Literature
Maurice Denis, Aristide Maillol, Paris, 1925, illustration of the plaster version p. 31
George Waldemar, Aristide Maillol, Greenwich, 1965, illustration of another example pp. 144-145; illustration of the plaster version on the frontispiece
Maillol au Palais des Rois de Majorque (exhibition catalogue), Musée Hyacinthe Rigaud, Perpignan, 1979, no. 25, illustration of another cast p. 66
Maillol (exhibition catalogue), Galerie Dina Vierny, Paris, 1987, illustration of another cast p. 100
Bertrand Lorquin, Aristide Maillol, London, 1995, illustration of another cast p. 67
Maillol (exhibition catalogue), La Pedrera, Barcelona, 2009-10, colour illustration of another cast p. 148
George Waldemar, Aristide Maillol, Greenwich, 1965, illustration of another example pp. 144-145; illustration of the plaster version on the frontispiece
Maillol au Palais des Rois de Majorque (exhibition catalogue), Musée Hyacinthe Rigaud, Perpignan, 1979, no. 25, illustration of another cast p. 66
Maillol (exhibition catalogue), Galerie Dina Vierny, Paris, 1987, illustration of another cast p. 100
Bertrand Lorquin, Aristide Maillol, London, 1995, illustration of another cast p. 67
Maillol (exhibition catalogue), La Pedrera, Barcelona, 2009-10, colour illustration of another cast p. 148
Condition
Attractive brown patina. A close inspection reveals a small spot of verdigris as well as two surface scratches to the left thigh of the figure. There is some dust in the crevices. Otherwise, this work is in very good condition.
"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."
"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."