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Aristide Maillol — La nymphe aux fleurs
Aristide Maillol

La nymphe aux fleurs

1931

A serene and voluptuous female figure rendered in smooth, rounded bronze embodies Maillol's signature aesthetic of classical harmony and timeless femininity. The nymph's monumental yet graceful form reflects the sculptor's deep admiration for ancient Greek ideals, presented with a sense of quiet, contemplative stillness. Cast in 1931, this work exemplifies Maillol's lifelong dedication to celebrating the female body as a symbol of natural abundance and enduring beauty.

Medium
bronze
Dimensions

Notes

Execution: Conceived in 1931 and cast by the Alexis Rudier Foundry in Paris before 1952, this work is an artist's proof from an edition of 6 plus 4 artist's proofs.

🔨 Auction Lot

Modern & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Morning Session

May 15, 2020

Estimate: $600,000$800,000

Sold: $635,000

Lot 64

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Aristide Maillol, La nymphe aux fleurs, 1931

A serene and voluptuous female figure rendered in smooth, rounded bronze embodies Maillol's signature aesthetic of classical harmony and timeless femininity. The nymph's monumental yet graceful form reflects the sculptor's deep admiration for ancient Greek ideals, presented with a sense of quiet, contemplative stillness. Cast in 1931, this work exemplifies Maillol's lifelong dedication to celebrating the female body as a symbol of natural abundance and enduring beauty.

Medium
bronze
Dimensions
50.8 x 39.4 cm
Year
1931
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Three-Dimensional Format, Figurative Sculpture, Serene Mood, Early Modern Era, Mythological Subject, Male Artist, French Artist, Female Nude, Renowned Sculptor, Neoclassicism, Bronze Medium

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Cleveland Museum of Art