Aristide Maillol (1861-1944), Le Printemps

Aristide Maillol (1861-1944)
Le Printemps
signed with the monogram 'M' (on the top of the base); inscribed with the foundry mark '.Alexis Rudier. .Fondeur Paris.' (on the back of the base)
bronze with green patina
Height: 67 1/8 in. (170.4 cm.)
Conceived in 1911 and cast by Alexis Rudier in an edition of ten; this example cast during the artist's lifetime

Saleroom Notice
Please note the correct provenance for this work:
The artist’s estate.
Lucien Maillol, Banyuls-sur-mer, by descent in 1944, until 1972.
Dina Vierny, Paris, by descent from the above.
Acquired from the above by the present owner, in 2006.

Pre-Lot Text
FIVE IMPORTANT SCULPTURES FROM A DISTINGUISHED PRIVATE COLLECTION