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Auguste Rodin
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 EUR
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Description
- Auguste Rodin
- L'ÉTERNEL PRINTEMPS, SECOND ÉTAT, 4ÈME RÉDUCTION
- signé Rodin (sur le côté droit à l'arrière du tertre), avec la marque de fondeur F. Barbedienne, Fondeur (sur la terrasse) et avec les marques VL frappées au tas deux fois (à l'intérieur) et la lettre L frappée au tas deux fois (sur la tranche)
bronze à patine verte
- 27,7 x 30,5 x 19,2 cm
- 10 7/8 x 12 x 7 5/8 in.
Provenance
Daniel Brunet, Saint-Cloud (acquis dans les années 1930)
Par descendance au propriétaire actuel
Par descendance au propriétaire actuel
Condition
Please note that measurements in inches are incomplete in the printed catalogue and should read 10 7/8 x 12 x 7 5/8 in.
Dark green patina. There is a 0.5cm minor diagonal scratch on the lower part of the rock terrace, in line with the male figure's left foot. There is a 2mm nick to the forearm of the male figure as well as a small loss of patina to his shoulder. Apart from some areas of vertigris on the rock terrace and in the recessive areas, 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 'Rodin' (on the reverse of the rock formation), with the foundry mark 'F. Barbedienne, Fondeur' (on the terrace) and with the marks 'VL' imprinted twice (on the interior) and the letter 'L' imprinted twice (on the edge), bronze with a green patina. Conceived in 1884, scaled down to this size in 1898, this version cast between 1906-07.