- 442
ARISTIDE MAILLOL | Jeune fille couchée (Etude pour "Le Monument à Paul Cézanne")
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Aristide Maillol
- Jeune fille couchée (Etude pour "Le Monument à Paul Cézanne")
- signed with the artist's monogram
- terracotta
- height: 16,5 cm; 6 1/2 in.
- Conceived in 1912.
Provenance
Private collection, France
Literature
Waldemar George, Aristide Maillol et l’âme de la sculpture, Neuchâtel, 1964, bronze version illustrated p. 171
Condition
The terracotta is sound. Examination under UV light reveals no evidence of retouching. Surface is a bit dirty with some dust to the crevices. There is some minor abrasion at the most protruding elements. There are a few scattered small scratches. This work is in overall very good condition and could benefit from a light clean.
"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.