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Auguste Rodin
Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Auguste Rodin
- Femme nue debout, passant un vêtement
- signed Rodin (lower left)
- watercolor, gouache, and pencil on paper
- 5 3/4 by 3 1/2 in.
- 15.8 by 10 cm
Condition
Executed on cream colored laid paper. The work is t-hinged to a mount along the top edge. A watermark is visible on the verso and slightly visible on the recto along the left edge. On verso the left edge has been reinforced and there is evidence of tape from a prior mounting at top and right edges. Half centimeter mat stain around the perimeter of the work. Sheet is slightly time darkened. A few isolated spots of foxing to the sides of the figure near the center of the bottom edge. Small half centimeter repaired tear below center of left edge. Two circular water stains at upper left corner which may be inherent to the artist's process. 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.
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.
Catalogue Note
This drawing, which can be dated circa 1890-1985 is part of a series of drawings executed by Rodin called de transition. At this time Rodin used laid letter paper, often English in origin, which was sold pre-folded. Rodin cut this paper at the fold and then used only the half of the leaf. This treatment explains the truncation of the watermark and the crown visible in the present sheet when it is held up to the light.
Femme nue debout, passant un vêtement relates to several works in the collection of the Musée Rodin (including D. 4338). In all of these works the figure’s garment is extremely simplified to a geometric and minimal sack-like form. No watercolor is used in the drapery, alluding to a white fabric. Where the figure’s skin emerges from the garment, purple-pink watercolor is fluidly and vibrantly used. The body seems to be cut in two by the drapery: the lower part is still and static while the upper body, with its bent elbows, gives a sense of focus and energy.
Christina Buley Uribe
Femme nue debout, passant un vêtement relates to several works in the collection of the Musée Rodin (including D. 4338). In all of these works the figure’s garment is extremely simplified to a geometric and minimal sack-like form. No watercolor is used in the drapery, alluding to a white fabric. Where the figure’s skin emerges from the garment, purple-pink watercolor is fluidly and vibrantly used. The body seems to be cut in two by the drapery: the lower part is still and static while the upper body, with its bent elbows, gives a sense of focus and energy.
Christina Buley Uribe