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Aristide Maillol
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 EUR
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Description
- Aristide Maillol
- Léda
- porte le monogramme M (sur la base)
terre cuite blanche
- H. : 27,5 cm ; 10 7/8 in.
Provenance
Collection particulière, France
Literature
John Rewald, Maillol, Londres, 1939, un autre exemplaire reproduit pl. 110
Waldemar George, Aristide Maillol et l'âme de la sculpture, Neuchâtel & Paris, 1977, un autre exemplaire reproduit p. 139
Ursel Berger & Jörg Zutter, Aristide Maillol, Munich & New York, 1996, no. 42, p. 206, un autre exemplaire reproduit p. 97
Waldemar George, Aristide Maillol et l'âme de la sculpture, Neuchâtel & Paris, 1977, un autre exemplaire reproduit p. 139
Ursel Berger & Jörg Zutter, Aristide Maillol, Munich & New York, 1996, no. 42, p. 206, un autre exemplaire reproduit p. 97
Condition
The ceramic is sound. A close inspection reveals some very light wear to the most protruding areas, three tiny media marks on the outside of the figure’s right foot and a discrete 2mm scratch to the figure’s left cheek. Apart from some light time-staining this work is in excellent 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."
Catalogue Note
with the monogram 'M ' (on the base), white terracotta. Executed in 1900.
"Je ne connais pas dans toute la sculpture moderne un morceau qui soit aussi absolument pur."
Auguste Rodin, dans une lettre à Octave Mirbeau à propos de l'épreuve en bronze de Léda que ce dernier avait acheté lors de la première exposition chez Vollard en 1902.