Lot 182
  • 182

Auguste Rodin

Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Auguste Rodin
  • Mauvais génies, petit modèle
  • Inscribed A. Rodin, I.D. 86 and with the foundry mark Alexis Rudier Fondeur Paris; stamped with the raised signature A. Rodin (on the interior)

  • Bronze
  • Height: 11 5/8 in.
  • 32 cm

Provenance

Galerie Haussmann (Gustave Danthon), Paris
Private Collection, Japan
Watanabe Gallery, Tokyo
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Literature

Antoinette Le Normand-Romain, The Bronzes of Rodin, Catalogue of the Works in the Musée Rodin, vol. 2, Paris, 2007, illustration of another cast p. 507

Condition

Dark brown and green patina. A few tiny surface nicks on leftmost figure's right leg. Three small surface stains on the base. Minor surface dirt in deeper crevices. Slight patina rubbing to very top of work. Otherwise fine, work is in very good condition.
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