Lot Essay
Dina Vierny has confirmed the authenticity of this work.
.jpg?w=1)
Torse de femme
Details
Aristide Maillol (1861-1944)
Torse de femme
signed with the initial 'M' (on the back of the right leg)
painted terracotta
Height: 41¾ in. (106 cm.)
Conceived in the 1930s
Torse de femme
signed with the initial 'M' (on the back of the right leg)
painted terracotta
Height: 41¾ in. (106 cm.)
Conceived in the 1930s
Provenance
Acquired by the parents of the present owner and thence by descent.
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
Sale room notice
Please note that the medium of this work is terracotta and not as stated in the catalogue. It was executed in the 1930s and is one of four examples.