Lot 52
  • 52

Félix Vallotton 1865-1925

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description

  • Félix Vallotton
  • The Water-Bearer
  • inscribed with initials FV (on top of base), numbered (3) and with the Hebrard foundry mark (on back of base)
  • bronze with dark brown and mottled red-brown patina
  • Height: 11 in.
  • 28 cm.
  • model executed in 1904, the present example cast in 1928, one of three lifetime casts, from a total known edition of eleven examples

Provenance

Weyhe Gallery, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Condition

surface moderately soiled , rubbing to patina at extremities, a few scattered minor abrasions and dings, old tape label to back of base
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Catalogue Note

The authenticity of this work has kindly been confirmed by Marina Ducrey of the Fondation Félix Vallaton, Lausanne.  This work will be accompanied by a certificate from the Fondation dated August 9, 2007.