Every Monday evening a Special auction ends focusing on a particular artist or theme. Would you like to participate as a seller? That is possible! You will find more information here.
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Aristide Maillol was a sculptor, draftsman and painter, etcher and lithographer, medallist, woodcarver and tapestry designer. He studied painting in Perpignan and Paris, where he was advised to first receive a basic education at the Ecole des Arts-Décoratifs before being admitted to the Ecole des Beaux-Arts. Paintings by Paul Gauguin and others made a great impression on him. Maillol joined Les Nabis, who tried to bring about innovation in painting.
His greatest talent, however, was not in painting; he began designing tapestries and started a carpet weaving workshop at home. He was forced to give this up due to an eye disease he had contracted from weaving. He returned to Paris and trained as a sculptor. First in terracotta, later in wood, clay and bronze. He made his first important sculpture in 1902, modelled after his wife, Clothilde.
Until the end of his life, Maillol remained faithful to traditional techniques and materials. Just like his theme: that of the female nude. Classical antiquity is an important source of inspiration, just like August Rodin. Once he had found his own neoclassical style, he hardly changed it. His sculptures are without exception smoothly polished. The massiveness of the forms does not hinder elegance, mobility and sensuality.
This also applies to La Rivière – edition epreuve d'exposition, one of Maillol's top works that was shown at ARTZUID in 2019. The female figure seems to meander, like the water in a river.
Maillol's works can be seen in major art museums and in public spaces. His sculptures can be found in many French cities, in Middelheim (Antwerp), Kröller-Müller (Otterlo) and Helmond.
Aristide Maillol died in 1944 as a result of a car accident.
If you would like to view the artworks offered by us (before the auction ends), you are of course very welcome in our shop in Purmerend. Please send a message/email in advance to schedule an appointment. After the auction you can choose from various shipping (Postnl) / delivery (Swift or our own courier) and / or pick-up options (depending on the size and fragility of the item in question). The packaging is done carefully and with sufficient material (bubble wrap / mdf panels) to limit any damage to a minimum. For multiple purchases we will, where possible, combine shipping to keep the costs for you as low as possible. Pick-up is possible at any time up to 1 month after purchase! If you need more time, that is always negotiable.
Condition
Condition
Good
Shipment
Pick up
The work can be picked up on location. As a buyer you must bring your own packaging materials. The location is: Purmerend, The Netherlands
Shipment
Parcel post
Price
Up to 2 kg.
Within The Netherlands
€7.00
To Belgium
€15.00
To Germany
€15.00
Within EU
€17.50
Worldwide
€20.00
Guarantee
Guarantee
By putting the item up for auction, I agree with the Terms of Guarantee as they are applicable at Kunstveiling regarding the accuracy of the description of the item
The seller takes full responsibility for this item. Kunstveiling only provides the platform to facilitate this transaction, which has to be settled directly with the seller. More information .
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