Maurice Charpentier-Mio (1881-1976) Autumn Terra cotta Signed "Maurice Charpentier-Mio", titled "AUTUMN" on the base, inscribed "Original Sketch" and numbered "398 10-1951 H. 22 cm This artist specialized in small terracotta subjects in the spirit of our charming group. He was particularly interested in the theme of dance. We owe him a beautiful and sought after series of bas-reliefs illustrating the Ballets Russes.

Composed of several subsidiaries, the Drouot Group is a major player in the art market. Hôtel Drouot, located in the heart of Paris, has been the world's largest public auction center since 1852. 15 salerooms are available to more than 70 auction houses. The emulation generated by an annual offer of 230,000 artworks from 21 major specialities - from Antiquity to street art - attracts some 3,000 visitors every day. The Group's digital platform, Drouot.com, offers digital sales - Live auctions (live broadcasting and participation in auctions), Online-only auctions (dematerialised auctions) and Buy Now sales (sales of lots at fixed prices). Nearly 2 million items are offered annually by 600 auction houses. Auction news is reported every week in La Gazette Drouot, the leading weekly magazine for the art market and culture published by Auctionspress.