Lot 380
  • 380

Aristide Maillol

Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Aristide Maillol
  • La Bergère
  • Inscribed with the artist's monogram, numbered 1/6 and inscribed with the foundry mark .Alexis Rudier. Fondeur. Paris. 
  • Bronze
  • Height: 9 1/4 in.
  • 23.4 cm

Provenance

Dominion Gallery, Montreal
Acquired from the above on April 3, 1969

Literature

Ursel Berger & Jörg Zutter, Aristide Maillol, Munich, 1996, illustration of another cast p. 202

Condition

This work is in good condition. Brown and green patina. Some instances of verdegris throughout and rubbing to the patina, most notably at on the figure's nose, buttocks, left arm and hair. Some losses to the patina, the largest one on the figure's right buttocks and some smaller ones on the left arm, the right arm, and the lower right leg. The surface is slightly dirty and may benefit from a light cleaning. Otherwise, fine.
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Catalogue Note

The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Olivier Lorquin.