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Auguste Rodin
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Auguste Rodin
- Main droite no. 27
- inscribed A. Rodin and stamped with the foundry mark Georges Rudier Fondeur Paris and © by musée Rodin 1964
- bronze
- height (not including base): 11.8cm; 4 3/4 in.
Provenance
Musée Rodin, Paris
Edgardo Acosta Gallery, Beverly Hills (acquired from the above in 1964)
Leigh and Mary Block, Chicago & Los Angeles
Hirshhorn Museum, Washington (donated by the above in 1987; sale: Sotheby's, New York, 16th February 1989, lot 43)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Exhibited
London, Coskun Fine Art, Rodin, 2006, illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Literature
Rodin, les mains, les chirurgiens (exhibition catalogue), Musée Rodin, Paris, 1983-84, no. 57, plaster version illustrated in the catalogue
Condition
Attractive green patina. There are a few spots of oxidisation in places, and some light surface dirt in the crevices. Apart from a few extremely light scratches, consistent with time and handling, this work is in overall good condition.
Colours: Compared to the printed catalogue, the work has a greener and lighter patina.
"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."