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ARISTIDE MAILLOL | Jeune femme au bain (Étude pour Le Monument à Cézanne)
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Aristide Maillol
- Jeune femme au bain (Étude pour Le Monument à Cézanne)
- inscribed with the artist's monogram, numbered 1/6 and with the foundry mark Alexis Rudier Fondeur Paris
- bronze
- length: 24cm., 9 1/2 in.
- Conceived in 1912 and cast in bronze by the Alexis Rudier Foundry, Paris, in a numbered edition of 6 plus 2 artist's proofs. The present work was cast during the artist's lifetime.
Provenance
The Lefevre Gallery, London
Lady Abercromby, United Kingdom (acquired from the above in the mid-1960s)
Private Collection, United Kingdom (by descent from the above; sale: Sotheby's, London, 6th February 2013, lot 138)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Lady Abercromby, United Kingdom (acquired from the above in the mid-1960s)
Private Collection, United Kingdom (by descent from the above; sale: Sotheby's, London, 6th February 2013, lot 138)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Literature
John Rewald, Maillol, Paris, 1939, no. 143, illustration of the terracotta version n.p.
Maillol (exhibition catalogue), Musée National d'Art Occidental, Tokyo, 1963, no. 36, illustration of another cast n.p.
Waldemar George, Aristide Maillol, London, 1965, no. 171, illustration of another cast n.p.
Maillol (exhibition catalogue), Galerie Dina Vierny, Paris, 1987, illustration of another cast n.p.
Maillol (exhibition catalogue), Musée National d'Art Occidental, Tokyo, 1963, no. 36, illustration of another cast n.p.
Waldemar George, Aristide Maillol, London, 1965, no. 171, illustration of another cast n.p.
Maillol (exhibition catalogue), Galerie Dina Vierny, Paris, 1987, illustration of another cast n.p.
Condition
Attractive dark brown and green patina. There is some minor patina loss in places, in particular to the feet of the model, and some tiny nicks to the base and body, consistent with age and handling. This work is in overall 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."
Catalogue Note
The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Olivier Lorquin.