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Auguste Rodin
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Auguste Rodin
- Balzac, buste de l'étude de nu C
- Inscribed A. Rodin and with the foundry mark Alexis. Rudier Fondeur. Paris; stamped with the raised signature A. Rodin (on the interior)
- Bronze
- Height (not including base): 12 in.
- 30.3 cm
Provenance
Galerie Haussmann, Paris
Mycalex Corporation of America Collection, New York (acquired circa the 1950s)
Jerome Taishoff (President of the above)
Bertrand Maurice Newhouse (acquired from the estate of the above circa 1965)
Harriet Griffin Fine Art, New York
Forum Gallery, New York
Acquired from the above in 2006
Mycalex Corporation of America Collection, New York (acquired circa the 1950s)
Jerome Taishoff (President of the above)
Bertrand Maurice Newhouse (acquired from the estate of the above circa 1965)
Harriet Griffin Fine Art, New York
Forum Gallery, New York
Acquired from the above in 2006
Literature
Antoinette Le Normand-Romain, The Bronzes of Rodin, Catalogue of Works in the Musée Rodin, vol. I, Paris, 2007, no. S.1079, illustrations of other casts pp. 168-69
Condition
In very good condition. Dark brown and black patina. Visible casting seams, especially in figure's forehead and sleeves inherent to medium. Various knicks and scratches inherent with age. Few tiny patina losses along edge of form.
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.