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Auguste Rodin
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Auguste Rodin
- Main Gauche, no.4
- inscribed A. Rodin and stamped with the foundry mark Alexis Rudier Fondeur Paris
- bronze
- h: 11.8cm., 4 5/8 in.
Provenance
Musée Rodin, Paris
Roland Browse & Delbanco, London (acquired from the above in August 1953)
Leigh & Mary Block, Chicago & Los Angeles
Hishhorn Museum, Washington (gifted by the above in 1987; sold: Sotheby's New York, 16th February 1989, lot 42)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Roland Browse & Delbanco, London (acquired from the above in August 1953)
Leigh & Mary Block, Chicago & Los Angeles
Hishhorn Museum, Washington (gifted by the above in 1987; sold: Sotheby's New York, 16th February 1989, lot 42)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Literature
Musée Rodin, Rodin, les mains, les chirurgiens (exhibition catalogue), Paris, 1983, no. 4, illustration of the plaster
Coskun, Rodin (exhibition catalogue), London, 2006, illustration of another cast n.p.
Coskun, Rodin (exhibition catalogue), London, 2006, illustration of another cast n.p.
Condition
An attractive green/brown patina. Apart from a few surface scratches and light patina wear in places, consistent with age and handling, this work is in overall very good condition.
Colours: The patina is much lighter and greener in the original when compared to the printed catalogue illustration.
"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."