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Auguste Rodin
Estimate
90,000 - 120,000 GBP
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Description
- Auguste Rodin
- L'ÉTERNEL PRINTEMPS, SECOND ÉTAT
- inscribed with the signature Rodin and inscribed with the foundry mark F. Barbedienne. Fondeur
- bronze
- height: 40cm., 15 3/4 in.
Provenance
Private Collection, Switzerland
Acquired in Paris by the present owner circa 1972
Exhibited
Geneva, Musée Rath, Trésors des Collections Romandes: Écoles étrangères, 1954, no. 258
Gstaad, Galerie Saqqârah, From Rodin to Serra, 1993, no. 10
Gstaad, Galerie Saqqârah, From Rodin to Serra, 1993, no. 10
Literature
Georges Grappe, Catalogue du Musée Rodin, Paris, 1927, nos. 87 & 88, illustration of the earlier bronze version p. 49
Ionel Jianou & Cécile Goldscheider, Rodin, Paris, 1967, illustration of another cast pl. 56
John L. Tancock, The Sculpture of Auguste Rodin, Philadelphia, 1976, no. 32b, illustration of another cast p. 243
Albert E. Elsen, In Rodin's Studio, A Photographic Record of Sculpture in the Making, Ithaca, 1980, illustration of the clay model pl. 48
Albert E. Elsen (ed.), Rodin Rediscovered, Washington D.C., 1981, p. 68, no. 3.13, illustration of the clay model in the artist's studio
Ionel Jianou & Cécile Goldscheider, Rodin, Paris, 1967, illustration of another cast pl. 56
John L. Tancock, The Sculpture of Auguste Rodin, Philadelphia, 1976, no. 32b, illustration of another cast p. 243
Albert E. Elsen, In Rodin's Studio, A Photographic Record of Sculpture in the Making, Ithaca, 1980, illustration of the clay model pl. 48
Albert E. Elsen (ed.), Rodin Rediscovered, Washington D.C., 1981, p. 68, no. 3.13, illustration of the clay model in the artist's studio
Condition
Attractive dark brown patina. There is mild wear to the patina consistent with age, for example to her elbows and his left outstretched arm. Apart from some small areas of light verdigris in the deeper recesses, this work is is good original condition.
Colours: An overall accurate representation of the original.
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"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."