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Aimé-Jules Dalou
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Aimé-Jules Dalou
- Femme nue assise, sans bras
signed Dalou and isncribed M (modèle) Cire Perdue A.A. Hébrard on the reverse
- bronze
- height 11 5/8 in.; 29.5 cm
on later veined black marble base
Provenance
Descendants of Hébrard; Heim Gallery, London; Collection of Nadia Gordon, née Nerina; Heim Gallery, London
Exhibited
Mallett 1965 p.18, no. 26
Condition
Patina is green and brown. General surface abrasions. Minor abrasions to base. 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.
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.
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.
Catalogue Note
RELATED LITERATURE
Paris 1976, no.37
The present bronze was cast after a terracotta maquette (no.227 in the collection of the Petit Palais) which was said to be a preliminary study for the group Supplication (see lot 379). For other theories regarding the model's purpose, see Mallett 1964, no. 26 and London 1976, no. 37.