RIK WOUTERS | Au Soleil

Oscar Mairlot, Brussels
Thence by descent to the present owner

Nel Wouters, La vie de Rik Wouters à travers son œuvre, Brussels, 1944, another version illustrated np
Roger Avermaete, Rik Wouters, Brussels, 1969, another version illustrated np
Willy van den Bussche, Rik Wouters (1882-1916), Antwerp, 1994, another version illustrated p. 48
Axelle Ancion & Olivier Bertrand, Rik Wouters: des origines à l'œuvre, Brussels, 2002, bronze cast illustrated np
Rik Wouters : rétrospective, Brussels, 2017, another version illustrated np.

Patinated plaster. Attractive green patina. There are some small scuffs associated with minor patina losses along the edge of the base. There are three small restored patina losses to the upper part of the figure's proper right sleeve and a few tiny scattered flecks of patina losses to the most protuding elements. There is some minor wear to the patina to the edges and the most protruding elements and a light build-up of dust in the crevices. This work is in overall very good condition.
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This cast will be included and illustrated in the Catalogue raisonné des sculptures de Rik Wouters being currently prepared by Olivier Bertrand.