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Auguste Rodin
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 EUR
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Description
- Auguste Rodin
- TOMBEAU
dédicacé à mon ami Despiau et signé Aug Rodin en bas à droite
- aquarelle, crayon et fusain sur papier
- 33 x 25 cm; 13 x 9 7/8 in.
Provenance
Charles Despiau, Paris
Galerie Dina Vierny, Paris
José Luis et Beatriz Plaza, Caracas (acquis en février 1964)
Vente : Sotheby's, Londres, 9 décembre 1997, lot 359
Acquis lors de cette vente par l'actuel propriétaire
Exhibited
Caracas, Centro Cultural Consolidado, Marcas y Trazo del Dibujo - 44 Maestros Modernos, 1994, illustré au dos du catalogue
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, laid down on paper. The sheet is taped to the overmount at 8 points along the edges. There is a 15 cm restored tear running sinuously along the right edge. Apart from some time-staining, this work is in stable condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
dedicated 'à mon ami Despiau' and signed 'Aug Rodin' lower right, watercolor, pencil and charcoal on paper. Executed circa 1900.