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Aristide Maillol
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Aristide Maillol
- La Victoire
- Inscribed with the artist's monogram, numbered No 4 and stamped with the foundry mark C. Valsuani Cire Perdue
- Bronze
- 9 7/8 by 10 1/2 in.
- 25 by 26.6 cm
Provenance
Stephen C. Clark, New York
Acquired from the above circa 1965
Acquired from the above circa 1965
Literature
Andrew C. Ritchie, ed., Aristide Maillol, with an Introduction and Survey of the Artist’s Work in American Collections (exhibition catalogue), Albright Art Gallery, Buffalo, 1945, n.n., illustration of another cast p. 91
Maillol au Palais des Rois de Majorque (exhibition catalogue), Musée d'art Hyacinthe Rigaud, Perpignan, 1979, no. 19, illustration of another cast p. 57
Ursel Berger & Jörg Zutter, Aristide Maillol, Berlin, 1996, illustration of the terra cotta version p. 104
Maillol au Palais des Rois de Majorque (exhibition catalogue), Musée d'art Hyacinthe Rigaud, Perpignan, 1979, no. 19, illustration of another cast p. 57
Ursel Berger & Jörg Zutter, Aristide Maillol, Berlin, 1996, illustration of the terra cotta version p. 104
Condition
The sculpture exhibits a golden brown patina. There are minor scratches and scuffs to the patina commensurate with age. There is some verdigris to the deeper crevices around the figure's arms and her navel in particular. Some accumulation of white accretions around the edges of the figure and some general surface dirt. There are further knocks, scuffs and accretions to the edges of the plaque. The work is in overall good condition.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.