L13004

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Lot 129
  • 129

Pierre Bonnard

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description

  • Pierre Bonnard
  • BAIGNEUSE AU ROCHER ESSUYANT SON PIED DROIT
  • inscribed with the artist's monogram, numbered 12/30 and stamped S.L.G. and C. Valsuani Cire Perdue
  • bronze
  • height: 15cm., 6in.

Literature

Antoine Terrasse, Bonnard, Paris, 1988, illustration of another cast p. 99
Bonnard (exhibition catalogue), Fondation Pierre Gianadda, Martigny, 1999, no. 152, illustration of another cast p. 244
Gilles Genty & Pierrette Vernon, Bonnard inédits, Paris, 2006, no. 553, illustration of another cast p. 202
Anne Pingeot, Bonnard sculpteur: Catalogue raisonné, Paris, 2006, present cast listed p. 145, illustration of another cast p. 146

Condition

Attractive brown patina. Apart from some light patina wear, surface dirt in the crevices, consistent with age and handling, and some very minor oxidisation to the crevices, this work is in overall good condition. Colours: Overall fairly accurate in the printed catalogue.
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