- 57
Auguste Rodin
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Auguste Rodin
- Suzon
- signed: A. RODIN., and with a title plaque on the base inscribed: SUZON / SCULPT., RODIN
- biscuit porcelain, on a gilt bronze socle and mottled grey and white marble base
Condition
Overall the condition of the bust is good, with minor dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There are a few stable hairline fissures, including to the truncation at the front, and one to the hair at the back on the proper right side with some fill. There is also a slightly open fissure to the hair at the front on the proper right side beside the neck. There are a few very small brownish spots.
The bust revolves on the socle.
The socle and base are in good condition with some wear, including a ghosted label at the front of the socle, and minor abrasions around the edges of the marble.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Rodin's Suzon is a tribute to Carrier-Belleuse, the great French master who had such an influence on Rodin's early work. Rodin worked in Carrier-Belleuse's studio from 1864 until 1871 and in this bust, modelled in 1872, shows himself to be in complete command of the essence of his master's approach to feminine beauty. Unfortunately Rodin's financial acumen was not as astute as his artistic ability and he sold the rights to Suzon to the Compagnie des Bronzes in Brussels, where the bust became one of the foundry's most successful models.
RELATED LITERATURE
Carrier-Belleuse: Le maître de Rodin, exh. cat. Palais de Compiègne, Paris, 2014, p. 134, no. 94
RELATED LITERATURE
Carrier-Belleuse: Le maître de Rodin, exh. cat. Palais de Compiègne, Paris, 2014, p. 134, no. 94