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Aristide Maillol
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Aristide Maillol
- Jeune Femme assise se voilant les yeux
- inscribed Aristide Maillol
- terracotta
- height: 20.5cm., 8 1/8 in.
Provenance
Acquired by the present owner by the 1980s
Literature
John Rewald, Maillol, London, 1939, illustration of another cast pp. 114-15
Waldemar George, Aristide Maillol et l'âme de la sculpture, Neuchâtel, 1977, illustration of a bronze cast p. 141
Waldemar George, Aristide Maillol et l'âme de la sculpture, Neuchâtel, 1977, illustration of a bronze cast p. 141
Condition
This work has been recently cleaned by Plowden and Smith Conservators and an old fracture to the ankle was also repaired at this time. There are some light surface scratches and fine stable cracks in places, consistent with age and handling. Otherwise this work is in overall 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."