Pair of Early 20th Century Clay Sculptures Designed by Pierre-Auguste Renoir: “The Little Blacksmith” and “The Washerwoman”

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By 1916, Renoir was suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, and working in 3 dimensions was especially difficult for him. Around that … Read more By 1916, Renoir was suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, and working in 3 dimensions was especially difficult for him. Around that time, he enlisted the help of Catalan artist Richard Guino to execute his designs. Both the “Little Blacksmith,” 1916, and the small “Washerwoman,” 1917-18, were collaborative efforts between Pierre-August Renoir and Richard Guino. Of note is the fact that the “Washerwoman” sculpture came in two sizes. The larger work was slightly different and titled “La Laveuse.” Both sculptures offered here are made of terra cotta. Each is signed.

Both sculptures are in very original condition with wear consistent with age and use.

Dimensions:

Washerwoman - figure: 6” width, 9.5” depth, 10.75” height, plinth: 5.88” width, 10.25” depth, 2.5” height.

Little Blacksmith - 7.5” width, 10.75” depth, 11.13” height, plinth: 5.88” width”, 10.25” depth, 2.5” height See less