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Auguste Rodin French, 1840-1917
bidding is closed
Description
- Auguste Rodin
- Suzon
- signed: A RODIN inscribed: Cie des Bronzes a Bruxelles.
- bronze, mid-brown and red-brown patina on veined red marble base and wood column
Condition
Overall the condition of the bronze is very good with some minor wear tothe patina consistent with age and some minor surface dirt. There is some subtle streaking to the patina under the chin and minor black spotting to the patina in a small area to the chest and to the left of the proper right eye.
"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
Rodin's Suzon is a tribute to Carrier-Belleuse, the great French master who had such an influence on Rodin's early work. Rodin worked in Carrier-Belleuse's studio from 1864 until 1871 and in this bust shows himself to be in complete command of the essence of his master's approach to feminine beauty. Like Carrier-Belleuse's own intimate busts of girls, Rodin's Suzon is reminiscent of eighteenth-century terracotta busts of women and indeed the model was first produced in terracotta. Rodin sold the rights of reproduction in bronze to the Brussel's based foundry Compagnie des Bronze in 1872. Suzon with her open lips, sidelong gaze and turned head appears to respond and engage.
RELATED LITERATURE
Romantics to Rodin p.329, no.190