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Camille Claudel
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 USD
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Description
- Camille Claudel
- Rêve au coin du feu
- Inscribed C. Claudel, numbered 19 and stamped with the foundry mark Eug Blot Paris
- Bronze and onyx
- Height: 9 in.
- 22.9 cm
Provenance
Acquired circa 1975
Literature
Bruno Gaudichon, "Catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre sculpté, peint et gravé" in Camille Claudel (1864-1943) (exhibition catalogue), Musée Rodin, Paris & Musée Sainte-Croix, Poitiers, 1984, no. 95b, illustration of the marble version p. 81
Reine-Marie Paris, Camille Claudel, 1864-1943, Paris, 1984, illustration of the marble version p. 297
Reine-Marie Paris & Arnaud de La Chappelle, L'Oeuvre de Camille Claudel, Catalogue raisonné, Paris, 1990, no. 56, illustration of the marble version p. 189
Camille Claudel (exhibition catalogue), Musée Rodin, Paris, 1991, no. 85, illustration of the marble version p. 122
Gérard Bouté, Camille Claudel, Le Miroir et la nuit, Paris, 1995, illustrations of another cast pp. 199-201
"Les Cris et les silences d'un sculpteur de génie" in Oxygène (La Lettre d'Aulnay), January 1996, illustration of another cast n.p.
Anne Rivière, Bruno Gaudichon & Danielle Ghanassia, Camille Claudel: Catalogue raisonné, Paris, 1996, no. 59.4, illustrations of the marble version p. 149
Anne Rivière, Bruno Gaudichon & Danielle Ghanassia, Camille Claudel: Catalogue raisonné, Paris, 2000-01, no. 61.4, illustrations of marble versions pp. 177-78
Reine-Marie Paris, Camille Claudel re-trouvée, Catalogue raisonné, Paris, 2004, illustration of another cast p. 413
Reine-Marie Paris & Philippe Cressent, Camille Claudel, Intégrale des oeuvres, Culture-Economica, Paris, 2014, no. 280, illustrations of other versions pp. 562, 564, 566 & 570)
Reine-Marie Paris, Camille Claudel, 1864-1943, Paris, 1984, illustration of the marble version p. 297
Reine-Marie Paris & Arnaud de La Chappelle, L'Oeuvre de Camille Claudel, Catalogue raisonné, Paris, 1990, no. 56, illustration of the marble version p. 189
Camille Claudel (exhibition catalogue), Musée Rodin, Paris, 1991, no. 85, illustration of the marble version p. 122
Gérard Bouté, Camille Claudel, Le Miroir et la nuit, Paris, 1995, illustrations of another cast pp. 199-201
"Les Cris et les silences d'un sculpteur de génie" in Oxygène (La Lettre d'Aulnay), January 1996, illustration of another cast n.p.
Anne Rivière, Bruno Gaudichon & Danielle Ghanassia, Camille Claudel: Catalogue raisonné, Paris, 1996, no. 59.4, illustrations of the marble version p. 149
Anne Rivière, Bruno Gaudichon & Danielle Ghanassia, Camille Claudel: Catalogue raisonné, Paris, 2000-01, no. 61.4, illustrations of marble versions pp. 177-78
Reine-Marie Paris, Camille Claudel re-trouvée, Catalogue raisonné, Paris, 2004, illustration of another cast p. 413
Reine-Marie Paris & Philippe Cressent, Camille Claudel, Intégrale des oeuvres, Culture-Economica, Paris, 2014, no. 280, illustrations of other versions pp. 562, 564, 566 & 570)
Condition
The bronze carries a green patina. There is some rubbing to the patina and some plaster residue in the crevices of the bronze composition throughout. There are some abrasions to the marble fireplace, most notably to the top plane. Some losses to parts of the stone which have been infilled. There are also losses to some of the restoration infill. The sculpture is in largely 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.