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Auguste Rodin
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Auguste Rodin
- Main droite no. 27
inscribed A. Rodin and stamped with the foundry mark G. Rudier Fondeur, Paris
- bronze
- height (not including base): 11.8cm., 4 3/4 in.
Provenance
Musée Rodin, Paris
Roland, Browse & Delbanco, London (acquired from the above in 1961)
Richard McDougall, London
A gift from the above to the present owner in January 2009
Condition
Bronze with an attractive brown/green patina. Apart from some extremely light surface scratches, consistent with age and handling, this work is in overall very good condition.
Colours: Fairly accurate in the printed catalogue, though overall slightly darker in the original.
"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."