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Aristide Maillol
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Aristide Maillol
- Jeune Femme assise se voilant les yeux
- inscribed Aristide Maillol
- white terracotta
- height: 20.5cm., 8 1/8 in.
Provenance
Acquired by the present owner by the 1980s
Literature
John Rewald, Maillol, London, 1939, illustration of another cast pp. 114-15 n.p.
Waldemar George, Aristide Maillol et l'âme de la sculpture, Neuchâtel, 1977, illustration of a bronze cast p. 141
Waldemar George, Aristide Maillol et l'âme de la sculpture, Neuchâtel, 1977, illustration of a bronze cast p. 141
Condition
There some scattered surface scratches and extremely fine stable cracks in places, consistent with the artist's process and handling. There is some surface dirt in the crevices. Otherwise this work is in overall good condition.
Colours: overall fairly accurate, though slightly less red in the original.
"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."