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Auguste Rodin
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Auguste Rodin
- TÊTE DE L'HOMME AU NEZ CASSÉ
- inscribed A Rodin, stamped with the foundry mark Georges Rudier Fondeur Paris and © by Musée Rodin 1964
bronze
- height (not including base): 26cm., 10 1/4 in.
Provenance
Musée Rodin, Paris
M. J. Weintraub, New York (acquired from the above in December 1965)
Acquired by the present owner circa 1975
Literature
Georges Grappe, Catalogue du Musée Rodin, Paris, 1929, no. 3, illustration of another cast p. 26
Albert E. Elsen, Rodin, New York, 1963, illustration of another cast p. 106
Ionel Jianou & Cécile Goldscheider, Rodin, Paris, 1967, catalogued p. 83
Robert Descharnes & Jean-François Chabrun, Auguste Rodin, Paris, 1967, illustration of another cast p. 28
Albert E. Elsen, Rodin, London, 1974, illustration of another cast p. 106
John L. Tancock, The Sculpture of Auguste Rodin, Philadelphia, 1976, illustrations of other casts pp. 473-79
Albert E. Elsen (ed.), Rodin Rediscovered, Washington, 1981, no. 20, illustration of another cast p. 38
Cécile Goldscheider, Auguste Rodin, Catalogue raisonné de l'œuvre sculpté, Lausanne & Paris, 1989, vol. I, no. 13a, illustrations of another cast pp. 42 & 43
Antoinette Le Normand-Romain, The Bronzes of Rodin, Catalogue of works in the Musée Rodin, Paris, 2007, vol. II, illustration of another cast p. 413
Albert E. Elsen, Rodin, New York, 1963, illustration of another cast p. 106
Ionel Jianou & Cécile Goldscheider, Rodin, Paris, 1967, catalogued p. 83
Robert Descharnes & Jean-François Chabrun, Auguste Rodin, Paris, 1967, illustration of another cast p. 28
Albert E. Elsen, Rodin, London, 1974, illustration of another cast p. 106
John L. Tancock, The Sculpture of Auguste Rodin, Philadelphia, 1976, illustrations of other casts pp. 473-79
Albert E. Elsen (ed.), Rodin Rediscovered, Washington, 1981, no. 20, illustration of another cast p. 38
Cécile Goldscheider, Auguste Rodin, Catalogue raisonné de l'œuvre sculpté, Lausanne & Paris, 1989, vol. I, no. 13a, illustrations of another cast pp. 42 & 43
Antoinette Le Normand-Romain, The Bronzes of Rodin, Catalogue of works in the Musée Rodin, Paris, 2007, vol. II, illustration of another cast p. 413
Condition
Attractive dark green-brown patina. There is some minor wear to the patina to the extremities, such as to the eyes and eye brows and consistent with age. The head is on a square marble base and the edges of the bronze slightly overhang the base. Minor surface dirt and a few tiny nicks and scratches. A few areas of oxidation in the deeper crevices. Otherwise in excellent 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."