ARISTIDE MAILLOL | Jeune fille se voilant les yeux

John McDonnell, London
John Lowe, London (and sold: Christie's, London, December 1, 1981, lot 141)
Acquired at the above sale

Alfred Kühn, Aristide Maillol, Leipzig, 1925, no. 22, illustration of the plaster cast
John Rewald, Maillol, Paris, 1939, nos. 114 & 115, illustration of the plaster cast
Waldemar George, Aristide Maillol, London, 1965, illustration of another cast pl. 138

The work is in very good condition. Dark brown and golden brown patina. Some surface dust in the deeper crevices. A few surface scuffs, most notably on the figure's proper right forearm. Some very minor rubbing to the extremities, most notably on the fingers of the figure's left hand.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

“I work as though nothing existed, as if I had learned nothing. I am the first sculptor.” —Aristide Maillol

We would like to thank Olivier Lorquin for kind inspection and information confirming the cast as a Vollard Edition.