- 150
Aristide Maillol
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- Aristide Maillol
- LES DEUX LUTTEUSES
- inscribed with the artist's monogram, stamped F. Godard Fondeur Paris and numbered 1/6
bronze
- height (not including base): 19.3cm., 7 5/8 in.
Provenance
Perls Gallery, New York
Private Collection (sale: Sotheby's, London, 4th December 1985, lot 154)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Private Collection (sale: Sotheby's, London, 4th December 1985, lot 154)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Literature
Maurice Denis, Aristide Maillol, Paris, 1925, illustration of the plaster pl. 19
John Rewald, Maillol, Paris, 1939, illustration of the plaster p. 99
John Rewald, Maillol, Paris, 1950, illustration of another cast p. 21
Hommage à Aristide Maillol (exhibition catalogue), Musée National d'Art Moderne, Paris, 1961, illustration of another cast p. 25
Waldemar George, Aristide Maillol, Neuchâtel, 1965, illustration of another cast p. 132
Maillol au Palais des Rois de Majorque (exhibition catalogue), Musée Hyacinthe Rigaud, Perpignan, 1979, no.3, illustration of another cast p. 29
Bertrand Lorquin, Aristide Maillol, Paris, 2002, illustration of another cast p. 62
John Rewald, Maillol, Paris, 1939, illustration of the plaster p. 99
John Rewald, Maillol, Paris, 1950, illustration of another cast p. 21
Hommage à Aristide Maillol (exhibition catalogue), Musée National d'Art Moderne, Paris, 1961, illustration of another cast p. 25
Waldemar George, Aristide Maillol, Neuchâtel, 1965, illustration of another cast p. 132
Maillol au Palais des Rois de Majorque (exhibition catalogue), Musée Hyacinthe Rigaud, Perpignan, 1979, no.3, illustration of another cast p. 29
Bertrand Lorquin, Aristide Maillol, Paris, 2002, illustration of another cast p. 62
Condition
Attractive dark brown patina. There is some wear to the patina, consistent with age, especially at the extremities. There are a few tiny scratches to one of the figure’s shoulder, to one of her elbows and to her upper thigh. Otherwise this work is in 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."