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Auguste Rodin
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Auguste Rodin
- Giganti, torse masculin, version sane terrasse dit aussi "Torse d'homme nouveau modèle"
- Inscribed A. Rodin and with the foundry mark .Georges Rudier..Fondeur.Paris. and dated © by Musée Rodin 1973; stamped with the raised signature A. Rodin (on the interior)
- Bronze
- Height: 10 3/8 in.
- 26.3 cm
Provenance
Musée Rodin, Paris
Farber Gallery (Leonard Farber), Florida (acquired from the above in November 1973)
Antje Farber, Fort Lauderdale (by descent from the above)
Thence by descent
Farber Gallery (Leonard Farber), Florida (acquired from the above in November 1973)
Antje Farber, Fort Lauderdale (by descent from the above)
Thence by descent
Literature
John L. Tancock, The Sculpture of Auguste Rodin, Philadelphia, 1976, no. 40, illustration of the plaster p. 269
Albert E. Elsen, Rodin's Art, The Rodin Collection of the Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Center for Visual Arts at Stanford University, New York, 2003, no. 175, illustrations of another cast pp. 555-56
Antoinette Le Normand-Romain, The Bronzes of Rodin, Catalogue of Works in the Musée Rodin, vol. II, Paris, 2007, illustration of another cast p. 399
Albert E. Elsen, Rodin's Art, The Rodin Collection of the Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Center for Visual Arts at Stanford University, New York, 2003, no. 175, illustrations of another cast pp. 555-56
Antoinette Le Normand-Romain, The Bronzes of Rodin, Catalogue of Works in the Musée Rodin, vol. II, Paris, 2007, illustration of another cast p. 399
Condition
Black and green modeled patina. Very minor surface dirt and some surface scratches consistent with age. This work is in very 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.