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ARISTIDE MAILLOL | Étude pour 'La Montagne'
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 EUR
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Description
- Aristide Maillol
- Étude pour 'La Montagne'
- signed with the artist's monogram, inscribed Epreuve de l'artiste and inscribed with the foundry mark .Alexis Rudier. .Fondeur Paris.
- bronze
- height: 26,8 cm; 10 1/2 in.
- Conceived in 1937 and cast in bronze before 1952 in a numbered edition of 6 plus 6 artist's proofs.
Provenance
Private Collection, France (acquired in the 1980s)
Literature
Waldemar George, Aristide Maillol, London, 1965, terracotta version illustrated p. 200
Aristide Maillol: 1861-1944 (exhibition catalogue), New York, 1975, no. 98, another cast and lead version illustrated pp. 90-91
Maillol (exhibition catalogue), Barcelona, 2009-10, another cast illustrated p. 220; plaster version illustrated p. 225; monumental version illustrated pp. 4 & 13
Bertrand Lorquin, Maillol, London, 2002, lead version illustrated p. 136
Aristide Maillol: 1861-1944 (exhibition catalogue), New York, 1975, no. 98, another cast and lead version illustrated pp. 90-91
Maillol (exhibition catalogue), Barcelona, 2009-10, another cast illustrated p. 220; plaster version illustrated p. 225; monumental version illustrated pp. 4 & 13
Bertrand Lorquin, Maillol, London, 2002, lead version illustrated p. 136
Condition
Attractive green patina. There are a few scattered minor scratches, notably between the model's thighs. There are some dust in the crevices and some light wear to the most protruding elements. This work is in overall good condition.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Olivier Lorquin.