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Auguste Rodin 1840-1917
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Auguste Rodin
- L'un des Bourgeois de Calais: Tête de Pierre de Wissant, moyen modèle
Inscribed A. Rodin and Alexis RUDIER / Fondeur PARIS
- Bronze, dark brown patina
- Height: 4 in. 10.4 cm. not including base
- Conceived circa 1885-1886 and probably cast between 1930 and 1950.
Provenance
Musée Rodin, Paris
Collection Patti Cadby Birch, New York
Condition
Overall good condition apart from scattered verdigris and dirt in crevices. Bronze head is attached to base with screw and three prongs. Can be easily detached.
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 currently being prepared by the Comité Rodin under the direction of Jérôme Le Blay under the archive number 2008-2092B.