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Auguste Rodin
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 EUR
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Description
- Auguste Rodin
- Main droite n°31, petit modèle
- signé A. Rodin
- bronze
- hauteur : 11,4 cm ; 4 in.
Provenance
Musée Rodin, Paris
Roland, Browse and Delbanco Gallery, Londres (acquis auprès du précédent en décembre 1959)
Arnold Haskell, Grande-Bretagne (acquis auprès du précédent le 16 décembre 1959)
Puis par descendance
Roland, Browse and Delbanco Gallery, Londres (acquis auprès du précédent en décembre 1959)
Arnold Haskell, Grande-Bretagne (acquis auprès du précédent le 16 décembre 1959)
Puis par descendance
Exhibited
Bristol, City Art Gallery, Arnold Haskell collection of scultpures and related drawings, 1963, no. 55
Condition
The bronze is sound with an attractive green/brown patina. There is a light surface build-up of dust in the crevices and some minor wear to the patina on the most protruding areas. This work is in overall very 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. 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."
Catalogue Note
signed 'A. Rodin'; bronze. Conceived circa 1901. This bronze version was cast in 1953 by the foundry Georges Rudier.