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Auguste Rodin
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- Auguste Rodin
- MÉDITATION DITE 'DE LA PORTE'
- inscribed A. Rodin, numbered 7/8 and 3A, and stamped with the foundry mark E. Godard Fondr. and by Musée Rodin 2003
- bronze
- height (including base): 49.3cm., 19 3/8 in.
Provenance
Private Collection, United Kingdom
Literature
Rodin, Sculptures, dessins et photographies (exhibition catalogue), Galerie Brame & Lorenceau, Paris, 2006, no. 15
Rodin (exhibition catalogue), Coskun Gallery, London, 2006, illustration of another cast n.p.
Antoinette le Normand-Romain, The Bronzes of Rodin, Catalogue of works in the Musée Rodin, Paris, 2007, vol. II, no. 6679, illustration of another cast p. 509
Rodin (exhibition catalogue), Coskun Gallery, London, 2006, illustration of another cast n.p.
Antoinette le Normand-Romain, The Bronzes of Rodin, Catalogue of works in the Musée Rodin, Paris, 2007, vol. II, no. 6679, illustration of another cast p. 509
Condition
Attractive green patina. Apart from some light surface dirt in the crevices and surface marks consistent with time and handling, this work is in overall very good condition.
Colours: overall fairly accurate in the printed 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."
"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."