We wish to thank Madame Guino for her assistance in cataloguing the present work.

Provenance:

Susse Foundry, Paris.

Sladmore Gallery, London, acquired from the above, August 1984.

Literature:

Paul Haesaerts, Renoir: Sculptor, New York, 1947, pp. 30; 42, no. 18 (the plaster version illustrated, pl. XXXV).

Overall: 23 1/2 x 18 1/2 x 10 in.
Marble base: 8 1/8 x 10 1/4 x 10 1/4 in.

Moderate deposits of surface dirt and dust, with heavier deposits within the crevices. Scattered areas of oxidation throughout. Some light rubbing to the top of the hat from handling. Removable from marble base. Additional images available upon request.

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