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Lot 156
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Aristide Maillol

Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Aristide Maillol
  • LA MAIN
  • inscribed with the artist's monogram, numbered 3/6 and stamped Alexis Rudier Fondeur Paris
  • bronze
  • length: 32cm., 12 5/8 in.

Provenance

Dina Vierny, Paris (by descent from the artist)
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2007

Literature

Exposition Maillol au Japon (exhibition catalogue), MuseƩ d'Isetan, Tokyo (and travelling), 1984, illustration of another cast no. S-61

Condition

Attractive green patina. Apart from a few minor surface scratches, consistent with age and handling, this work is in overall very good condition. Colours: Overall fairly accurate in the printed catalogue.
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