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Auguste Rodin
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Auguste Rodin
- Balzac, étude type C (buste), 2ème version, petit modèle
Inscribed A. Rodin and © by Museé Rodin 1960 and stamped with the foundry mark Georges Rudier Fondeur Paris; also stamped with the raised signature A. Rodin (on the interior)
- Bronze
- Height: 7 1/8 in.
- 18.1 cm.
- Conceived in 1892, this version cast in bronze in 1960.
According to a certificate from Cécile Goldscheier, Conservateur de Musée Rodin, dated November 17, 1960, this bronze is no. 8 of 12 and is listed under inventory no. 1184.
Provenance
Musée Rodin, Paris
Edgardo Acosta Gallery, Beverly Hills (acquired from the above in September 1961)
Private collection, Los Angeles (acquired from the above)
Thence by descent
Literature
Antoinette Le Normand-Romain, The Bronzes of Rodin: Catalogue of works in the Museé Rodin, vol. I, Paris, 2007, variant of plaster S. 1079, illustration of another cast p. 169
Condition
The bronze has a dark brown patina. It is mounted on a black marble base that is 2 3/4 by 2 7/8 by 2 7/8 in. (h by w by d). The work is in generally good condition with no obvious scratches.
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.