Lot 379
  • 379

Auguste Rodin

Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description

  • Auguste Rodin
  • Nu féminin assis, petit modèle dit aussi Petite étude de mouvement
  • Inscribed A. Rodin, dated © by Musée Rodin 1962 and inscribed with the foundry mark Georges Rudier Fondeur Paris; stamped with the raised signature A. Rodin (on the interior)
  • Bronze
  • Height: 11 7/8 in.
  • 30.2 cm

Provenance

Musée Rodin, Paris
Roland, Browse & Delbanco, London (acquired from the above in November 1963)
Suzanne Joshel, Denver
Rocky Mountain Public Broadcasting Network, Denver (a gift from the above in June 2009)
Sale: Bonhams, New York, November 9, 2010, lot 8
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner

Condition

The work has a variegated green and black patina. There are a few small areas of patina loss including to the figure's left shoulder, right knee and to the rock upon which the figure sits, behind her left knee. There are some scattered areas of patina loss to the back of the rock. There is some surface dirt in the deeper crevices. There are a few scattered minor scuffs to the surface of the work and some minor rubbing to the extremities. The 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.

Catalogue Note

This work will be included in the forthcoming Catalogue Critique de l'oeuvre sculpté d'Auguste Rodin being currently prepared by Galerie Brame & Lorenceau under the direction of Jérôme Le Blay under the archive number 2010-3194B.