Lot 106: Mari Andriessen (DUTCH, 1897-1979)

Mari Andriessen (DUTCH, 1897-1979)
The three sisters (after Tchechov)
signed with monogram (on the terracotta base)
terracotta
29 cm. high (incl. the terracotta base)
Conceived in 1951, this piece is unique.

L. Tilanus, De beeldhouwer Mari Andriessen, Weesp 1984, p. 137 (a slightly different bronze version), p. 155, no. 83 and p. 157, no. 280 (the limestone version)

Acquired from the artist by the late owner, thence by descent.

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The final version of the present lot used to decorate the grave of Peter Sjarov in Rome, Italy, but was stolen.