Muse, gallery owner and resistance fighter, three words to designate a single woman: Dina Vierny, born Dina Aïbinder (1919-2009). Originally from Kishinev (current capital of Moldova), his family was quickly forced to leave the Soviet Union, fleeing the excesses of the Bolshevik Revolution.

After Odessa, Warsaw and Berlin, the Aïbinders settled in Paris when Dina was only six years old. The French capital benefited from a cultural abundance conducive to the flourishing of the Arts; It was in the heart of this Areopagus that Dina met and frequented Maillol. He noticed

in the young girl he met when she was 15, such a sense of the avant-garde that he chose her as his sole muse. She accompanied him, advised him and, above all, inspired him.

Embodying the essence of classical beauty perceived by Maillol, Dina posed for his most iconic sculptures.

During the Second World War, Dina Vierny transformed the Parisian apartment provided by Maillol into a hub to help those trying to flee to Spain. After the master's death in 1944, she strove to preserve his work while supporting avant-garde artists. She also collected Russian art and dolls.

The porcelain we present brings together a remarkable set of figurines from Imperial Russia, mainly produced by the Gardner and Popov factories in Moscow. Dating from the 19th century, the richness of this collection lies notably in the choice of rare subjects which perfectly illustrate Russian popular culture. We are also offering a Fortune Telling Doll, which was not presented during the auction of his collections in 1995. These pieces, which have never been seen by the public, demonstrate an informed and very personal taste. .

HAUTE-EPOQUE - TABLEAUX - SCULPTURES - MOBILIER & OBJETS D'ART

Vendredi 29 mars 2024 - 14h

Hôtel Drouot - Salle 5

Exposition publique :

Mercredi 27 mars de 11h à 20h

Jeudi 28 mars de 11h à 20h

Vendredi 29 mars de 11h à 12h

Responsable de la vente :

Valentin CHANUDET-PRUDHOMME

Renseignements :

paris@debaecque.fr