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Auguste Rodin 1840-1917
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Auguste Rodin
- Etude pour Galatée, version sans tête, sans bras gauche ni jambe gauche
- Inscribed A. Rodin (back of the base)
- Bronze, brown patina
- Height: 11 in.
- 28 cm.
- Conceived circa 1895-1900, this bronze version cast circa 1895-1900.
Provenance
Paul Claudel (brother of Camille Claudel), Paris
Robert Couturier, Paris (acquired from the above)
Julien Feydy and Anne Spencer Lindbergh (gift from the above, 1965)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Robert Couturier, Paris (acquired from the above)
Julien Feydy and Anne Spencer Lindbergh (gift from the above, 1965)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
Overall good condition. Verdigris stains and soiling in the lower part of the work. Minor rubbing to protruding areas of torso.
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.
Catalogue Note
This work will be included in the forthcoming Catalogue Critique de l'Oeuvre Sculpté d'Auguste Rodin being currently prepared by the Comité Rodin under the direction of Jérôme Le Blay under the archive number 2008-2410B.