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Auguste Rodin
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 USD
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Description
- Auguste Rodin
- Succube
- Inscribed A. Rodin
- Bronze
- Height: 9 1/4 in.
- 23.4 cm
Provenance
Eric Pape, Annisquam (acquired before 1895)
Sale: Skinner, Boston, May 15, 1990, lot 119
Bruton Gallery, New York (acquired at the above sale)
John Dintenfass, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1996
Sale: Skinner, Boston, May 15, 1990, lot 119
Bruton Gallery, New York (acquired at the above sale)
John Dintenfass, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1996
Literature
Georges Grappe, Catalogue du Musée Rodin, Paris, 1929, no. 224, illustration of another cast p. 91
John L. Tancock, The Sculpture of Auguste Rodin, Philadelphia, 1976, illustration of another cast p. 219
Antoinette Le Normand-Romain, The Bronzes of Rodin, Catalogue of Works in the Musée Rodin, vol. II, Paris, 2007, no. S.520, this cast mentioned p. 660, illustrations of another cast pp. 659 & 660
John L. Tancock, The Sculpture of Auguste Rodin, Philadelphia, 1976, illustration of another cast p. 219
Antoinette Le Normand-Romain, The Bronzes of Rodin, Catalogue of Works in the Musée Rodin, vol. II, Paris, 2007, no. S.520, this cast mentioned p. 660, illustrations of another cast pp. 659 & 660
Condition
Attractive golden brown patina. Some surface dirt in the deeper crevices. Spot of patina rubbing on back of figure's left foot; otherwise fine. Please note that the base of this work has been in-filled. This work is in overall very 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.