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Auguste Rodin
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- Auguste Rodin
- Tête de l'Homme au nez cassé
- Inscribed A. Rodin and stamped with the foundry mark Georges Rudier Fondeur Paris; stamped with the raised signature A. Rodin (on the interior)
Bronze
- Height: 10 3/8 in.
- 26.3 cm
Provenance
Musée Rodin, Paris
Private Collection, New York (acquired from the above in 1969)
Thence by descent
Private Collection, New York (acquired from the above in 1969)
Thence by descent
Literature
Antoinette Le Normand-Romain, The Bronzes of Rodin, Catalogue of Works in the Musée Rodin, vol. II, Paris, 2007, illustration of another cast p. 415
Condition
Work is in very good condition. Dark green patina. Affixed to a marble base and open at the back of the head. Minor patina rubbing on his left eyebrow, top of head and chin. Surface is slightly dirty. Otherwise fine.
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 Galerie Brame & Lorenceau under the direction of Jérôme Le Blay under the archive number 2010-3099B.