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Auguste Rodin
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Auguste Rodin
- Femme assise vêtue de bleu. Psyché
- Signed Rodin (lower right)
- Watercolor and pencil on paper
- 12 7/8 by 9 1/2 in.
- 32.7 by 26.6 cm
Provenance
Anselm & Marjorie Talalay, Cleveland (acquired by circa 1970)
Thence by descent
Thence by descent
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper. This work is hinged with a t-hinge using two pieces of tape at the upper right and left corners. The sheet is lightly time stained overall, with matte staining visible to the extreme margins. The medium is well preserved. There are several small nicks and tears to the extreme perimeter of the sheet, including two very small tears to the upper edge of the sheet, and two other small tears to the bottom edge of the sheet. There are also repairs visible to the right edge, the bottom right corner, and the bottom left corners of the sheet. These tears are not visible when the work is in it's mount. There are a couple of extremely faint fox marks. This work is in overall 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.