Aristide Maillol

"Gu Wine Vessel", Possibly Henan province, China; Late Shang dynasty, c. 12th century BC. Bronze; h. 12 3/4 in. (32.7 cm). Acquired in 2022. Kimbell Art Museum. On its 50th anniversary, the Kimbell Art Museum has acquired three artworks that demonstrate the institution’s dedication to collecting and exhibiting objects that speak to the transcendent power of art: a bronze vessel from China’s Shang dynasty (c. 1600–1050 BC); a larger-than- life-sized sculpture, The Mountain (La Montagne), designed by... [Lire la suite]

Jean Patou. PARIS - Synonyme de luxe et d’élégance, Jean Patou, qui aimait être sous le feu des projecteurs avait aussi son « jardin secret » de fervent collectionneur. Il avait l’amour des jardins, des tableaux de maîtres, des objets d’art et des livres rares. La bibliophilie a été une de ses grandes passions, comme en témoigne la qualité des manuscrits réunis dans sa collection. Jean Patou un précurseurJean Patou a imprimé sa marque sur l’histoire de la mode en France et  dans le monde entier.... [Lire la suite]

Victor Chavet (French, 1822-1906), Le Louvre de Napoléon III, 1857, Oil on canvas. Musée du Louvre, Paris, Inv. 20048. Photo: Alfredo Dagli Orti / The Art Archive at Art Resource, NY. PORTLAND - Paris will come to the Park Blocks this summer with this international exhibition celebrating the Tuileries Garden. This stunning exhibition explores the art, design, and evolution of Paris’ most famous garden. It also celebrates garden designer André Le Nôtre (1613–1700)—best known for his grand perspectives and symmetry at the... [Lire la suite]

Aristide Maillol  (Banyuls 1861 - Id., 1944) La montagne,1905-1906 Etude. Bronze à patine noire. Alexis Rudier Fondeur Paris. Numéroté 2/6. Monogrammé. H. 28 cm, L. 27,9 cm, P. 19,7 cm. Estimation : 100 000 / 120 000 €Provenance : Ursel Berger et Joerg Zutter, Maillol, Lausanne, 1996, version en pierre illustrée, p.167.Littérature : Galerie Dina VierdyAncienne collection privée, New York"… Il vit dans la misère, ce n'est qu'en 1889, qu'il fait la connaissance d'Antoine Bourdelle, pauvre lui aussi mais dont le foyer... [Lire la suite]

Portrait of Lady Mary Fane (1639-1681), seated three-quarter-length, in a brown dress and blue robe, a red curtain behind her, a landscape beyond By Sir Peter Lely, (Soest 1618 -1680 London). EXHIBITOR: Adam Williams Fine Art, New York NEW YORK.- The 16th annual International Fine Art Fair from 1st-5th May at the Park Avenue Armory, Park Avenue at 67th Street, New York City proved that while the world’s economy is in fragile shape, the art market remains remarkably resilient. Attendance was significantly up and on a par with... [Lire la suite]

Edgar Degas, Petite danseuse de quatorze ans, circa 1879-81. Estimate: £9 – 12 million. Photo: Courtesy of Sotheby's LONDON.- Tonight’s sale of Impressionist & Modern Art at Sotheby’s in London saw 22 works realise a total of £32,564,300 ($46,238,050). The sale was 75.9% sold by lot and 67.7% sold by value and it saw two works command prices in excess of £5 million, and six for more than £1 million. Commenting on the sale, Melanie Clore, Co-Chairman, Impressionist & Modern Art, Sotheby’s Worldwide, said: “This evening’s... [Lire la suite]

Aristide Maillol, Flore nue Executed in 1911 and cast in bronze at a later date in an edition of 6 plus 2 artist's proofs. inscribed with the monogram, numbered 3/6 and with the foundry mark E. Godard Fondeur Paris. bronze. height: 167cm. Estimate 300,000—400,000 GBP The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Dina Vierny. PROVENANCE: Private Collection, JapanAcquired from the above by the present owner in the 1990s LITERATURE AND REFERENCES: Hommage à Aristide Maillol, Musée National d'Art Moderne, Paris,... [Lire la suite]