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Auguste Rodin
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 EUR
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Description
- Auguste Rodin
- PETITE OMBRE DE LA PORTE DE L'ENFER dite aussi PETITE OMBRE NO. 1
- signé A. Rodin sur le côté droit du rocher
- bronze
- H. : 31,4 cm; 12 1/3 in.
Provenance
Georges Renand, Paris (acquis vers 1930)
Par descendance au propriétaire actuel
Par descendance au propriétaire actuel
Literature
Georges Grappe, Catalogue du Musée Rodin, Paris, 1927, no. 121, illustration du plâtre
Ionel Jianou et Cécile Goldscheiber, Rodin, Paris, 1967, p. 90
John L. Tancock, The Sculpture of Auguste Rodin, Philadelphie, 1976, pp. 130-132, no. 5-2, illustration d'un autre exemplaire
Condition
Attractive black and brown patina. Apart from a slight wear of the patina at the extreme edges and a light oxydation, this work is in 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' at the right side of the rock, bronze. Conceived circa 1885 and cast between 1906 and 1911.