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Auguste Rodin
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Auguste Rodin
- ÉTUDE POUR LE SECRET
- inscribed A. Rodin and stamped ©; stamped with the raised signature A. Rodin on the underside
- bronze
- height: 12cm., 4¾in.
Provenance
Musée Rodin, Paris
Acquired from the above by the family of the present owner in 1957
Acquired from the above by the family of the present owner in 1957
Literature
Rodin, The B. Gerald Cantor Collection (exhibition catalogue), The Metropolitan Museum, New York, 1986, no. 68, illustration of another cast p.150
Auguste Rodin, Camille Claudel (exhibition catalogue), Fondation Basil & Elise Goulandris, Musée d'Art Contemporain, Andros, 1997, no. 57, illustration of another cast n.p.
John L. Tancock, Rodin in Mexico, Collection of European Sculpture from the XIX and XX Centuries (exhibition catalogue), Museo Soumaya, Mexico City, 1997, no.86, illustration of another cast n.p.
Antoinette Le Normand-Romain, The Bronzes of Rodin, Catalogue of Works in the Musée Rodin, Paris, 2007, vol.I, illustration of another cast fig. 1
Auguste Rodin, Camille Claudel (exhibition catalogue), Fondation Basil & Elise Goulandris, Musée d'Art Contemporain, Andros, 1997, no. 57, illustration of another cast n.p.
John L. Tancock, Rodin in Mexico, Collection of European Sculpture from the XIX and XX Centuries (exhibition catalogue), Museo Soumaya, Mexico City, 1997, no.86, illustration of another cast n.p.
Antoinette Le Normand-Romain, The Bronzes of Rodin, Catalogue of Works in the Musée Rodin, Paris, 2007, vol.I, illustration of another cast fig. 1
Condition
This work is in very good condition, with a greenish brown variegated patina. there is some very minor surface dirt, a few nicks and scratches, but 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. 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."