- 203A
Auguste Rodin
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Auguste Rodin
- Balzac, étude de nu dite étude A
- Inscribed A. Rodin, numbered 4/12 and inscribed with the foundry mark Georges. Rudier Fondeur. Paris; stamped with the raised signature A. Rodin (on the interior)
- Bronze
- Height: 16 in.
- 40.7 cm
Provenance
Musée Rodin, Paris
Maurice Lefebvre-Foinet, Paris (acquired from the above in 1954)
Curt Valentin Gallery, New York (acquired from the above in 1954)
William Heller (acquired before 1960)
Thence by descent
Maurice Lefebvre-Foinet, Paris (acquired from the above in 1954)
Curt Valentin Gallery, New York (acquired from the above in 1954)
William Heller (acquired before 1960)
Thence by descent
Literature
Antoinette Le Normand-Romain, The Bronzes of Rodin, Catalogue of Works in the Musée Rodin, vol. 1, Paris, 2007, illustrations of another cast p. 174
Condition
Work is in excellent condition. Dark brown patina. Very minor surface dirt in deeper crevices and minor patina rubbing around figure's head. Small surface stain at figure's right elbow, otherwise fine. Surface is very richly textured.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.