Aristide Maillol

Private Collection, Europe (acquired by the 1980s)
Sale: Sotheby's, London, February 6, 2014, lot 261
Acquired at the above sale

Andrew C. Ritchie, ed., Artistide Maillol, Buffalo, 1945, illustration of another example p. 89
Waldemar George, Maillol, Paris, 1971, illustration of a bronze cast p. 89

The work is in very good condition. Surface is clean. There are few very minor discolorations at the top of figure's head and at her left knee. There are no repairs or cracks evident.
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.
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Another terracotta example of the present model can be found in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art, New York.