Aristide Maillol (1861-1944), La Femme au Crabe , 1930, bronze sculpture with green patina, monogrammed and numbered 4/6, foundry stamp Alexis Rudier Fondeur Paris , 17x15x12.5 cm Provenance: Collection of an art lover close to the Picasso heirs Bibliography: Marguerite Bouvier, Aristide Maillol, Éditions Marguerat, Lausanne, 1945, p. 118-119, ill. b/w Poor condition of the patina, significant patina losses (deep scratches, abrasions, gaps) Collection of an amateur close to the Picasso heirs Maison Piguet is honoured to be able to offer you remarkable works of exceptional provenance. Lots 37 to 51 and 2932 to 2934 marked in blue in the printed catalogue come from the collection of an art lover who had privileged contacts with some of Pablo Picasso's heirs. As a token of friendship and gratitude, they offered him the two drawings and 7 ceramics by their father that are included in this catalogue. These unique and unpublished works have remained in the family by descent to this day. All these lots can be found on our website Piguet.com and in the e-catalogue dedicated to this collection.