Nice French (Early 20thc) Sculpture, 'Leda', After Aristide Maillol

1900 - 1920

Sold by Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

Description

Striking French (early 20thC) sculpture, 'Leda', after Aristide Maillol (1861-1944), signed with the artist’s monogram ‘M’. I am not sure what it is made of, but it isn’t bronze. Ca. 28cm high x 15cm wide x 13cm deep, weight 1.85kg.

Excellent condition.

Aristide Joseph Bonaventure Maillol was a French Catalan sculptor, painter and printmaker. He began his career as a painter and developed an early interest in the decorative arts. Maillol was primarily interested in sculpture from his early 40s and became one of the most famous sculptors of his time, his work being displayed in museums and galleries worldwide.

Physical Dimensions

Height

28cm (11.02")

Width

15cm (5.91")

Depth

13cm (5.12")

Declaration

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1171718

Dealers Internal Reference

AD706

Description

fig 1. Nice French (early 20thC) sculpture, 'Leda', after Aristide Maillol — fig 1. Nice French (Early 20thc) Sculpture, 'Leda', After Aristide Maillol

Excellent condition.

Aristide Joseph Bonaventure Maillol was a French Catalan sculptor, painter and printmaker. He began his career as a painter and developed an early interest in the decorative arts.

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Maillol was primarily interested in sculpture from his early 40s and became one of the most famous sculptors of his time, his work being displayed in museums and galleries worldwide.

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art