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Auguste Rodin
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- Auguste Rodin
- Main gauche, no. 25
- signed A. Rodin
- bronze
- height : 6.5 cm ; 2 1/2 in.
Provenance
Musée Rodin, Paris
Galerie Claude Bernard, Paris (acquired from the above in January 1965)
Leigh & Mary Block, Chicago & Los Angeles
Hirshhorn Museum, Washington (donation from the above in 1987)
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, 16 February 1989, lot 40
Acquired at the above sale
Galerie Claude Bernard, Paris (acquired from the above in January 1965)
Leigh & Mary Block, Chicago & Los Angeles
Hirshhorn Museum, Washington (donation from the above in 1987)
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, 16 February 1989, lot 40
Acquired at the above sale
Exhibited
London, Coskun Fine Art, Rodin, 2006
Literature
Musée Rodin, Rodin, les mains, les chirurgiens, Paris, 1983, no. 63, plaster version illustrated p. 98
Condition
The bronze is sound. There is a dark green matte patina with brown variations. There is some very light dust in the recesses and extremely minor wear to the protruding elements. Apart from some minor surface scratches, this work is in excellent original condition.
"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."