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Aristide Maillol
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Aristide Maillol
- BUSTE DE FEMME
- inscribed with the monogram and stamped with the foundry mark Alexis Rudier Fondeur Paris
- bronze
- height: 33.6cm., 13 1/8 in.
Provenance
Sale: Sotheby's, London, 26th February 1990, lot 7
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Literature
Aristide Maillol, 1861-1944 (exhibition catalogue), The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, 1975, no. 22, illustration of another cast p. 49
Condition
Dark green patina. There are some small areas of patina rubbing to the curls to the right of the sitter's forehead, a tiny spot of patina loss to the right of her head, a couple of tiny spots of patina loss to the back of the sitter's bun and a spot of patina rubbing to the base of the left side of the sitter's neck. There is some light patina wear to the edge of the right shoulder. Apart from a small patina loss above the sitter's right eyebrow, this work is in good condition.
Colours: An overall accurate representation of the original.
"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."