Bidspirit auction | NUMA PATLAGEAN, RUSSIAN, FRENCH, CAST

NUMA PATLAGEAN, RUSSIAN, FRENCH, CAST BRONZE SCULPTURE ”INTIMATE SMILE,” 1928 - Numa Patlagean, a cast bronze sculpture with a golden patina ”Sourire Intimee” or Intimate Smile. Signed on the base and stamped by the founder, VALSUANI. Provenance: Paris OUEST ENCHERES, sale: lot 88 17/12/2022; Exhibitions: Bourgeois Galleries, New York February 25 - March 16 1929. Wooden copy exhibited, illustrated #6 of the catalog The Buffalo Fine Art Academy, November 30 - December 30, 1929, Burgundian stone copy exhibited #6a of the catalog. Numa Patlagean (1888-1961) was a Russian-born French sculptor. He studied in France under Aristide Maillol. He had his personal exhibitions in Paris in 1920 and in New York in 1929. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not ship in-house. A list of recommended shippers will be provided. Dimensions: H: 12 1/2 in., (31.75 cm.) Condition: Very fine overall with a nice bronze patina throughout.