- 7
Auguste Rodin
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Auguste Rodin
- Main droite no 7, petit modèle
- Inscribed A. Rodin and with the foundry mark G. Rudier
- Bronze
- Height: 3 1/8 in.; 8 cm
- Conceived between 1880 and 1900, this bronze was cast in 1963.
Provenance
Musée Rodin, Paris
Edgardo Acosta, Los Angeles (acquired from the above in May 1964)
Private collection, Santa Monica (acquired from the above in 1965)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Edgardo Acosta, Los Angeles (acquired from the above in May 1964)
Private collection, Santa Monica (acquired from the above in 1965)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
On a black stone plinth 2 x 2 x 3/4 in. Plinth is slightly chipped at lower corner. Bronze with a black green patina. Surface in generally good condition, aside from some surface dirt visible in crevices of fingers. Some rubbing to surface visible at back of the hand. In otherwise good 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.
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.
Catalogue Note
According to a letter from Cécile Goldscheider, Conservateur du Musée Rodin, dated July 30, 1964, this bronze is 9 of an edition of 12 and listed under inventory no. I.572.