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Auguste Rodin
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Auguste Rodin
- Main gauche n°34, petit modèle
Inscribed A. Rodin and stamped with the foundry mark G. Rudier Fondeur Paris
- Bronze
- Height: 3 3/4 in.
- 9.5 cm.
- Conceived before 1901, 12 unnumbered copies were cast by the Georges Rudier foundry between 1962 and 1965. This example cast in 1964.
According to a letter from Cécile Goldscheider, Conservateur du Musée Rodin, dated July 30, 1964, this bronze is eight of an edition of 12 and listed under inventory no. 1.754.
Provenance
Musée Rodin, Paris
Edgardo Acosta Gallery, Beverly Hills (acquired from the above in June 1964)
Private collection, Los Angeles (acquired from the above)
Thence by descent
Condition
This bronze is mounted on a 2-inch square black marble base (3/4 in. in height). The bronze is in generally good condition with a shiny patina and a small amount of dust and dirt.
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.