Lot 321
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AUGUSTE RODIN | Main gauche no. 31, petit modèle

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
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Description

  • Auguste Rodin
  • Main gauche no. 31, petit modèle
  • signed A. Rodin and inscribed with the foundry mark G. Rudier Fondeur Paris
  • bronze
  • height: 10,9 cm; 4 1/4 in.
  • Conceived in plaster before 1901, cast in bronze by Georges Rudier Foundry between 1953 and 1962, this example cast in bronze in 1962.

Provenance

Musée Rodin, Paris
Georges Optat, Paris (acquired from the above in June 1963)
Private collection, France (by descent)
Sale: Hôtel des ventes, Orléans, February 15, 2009, lot 85
Sale: Sotheby's, Paris, Mai 29, 2009, lot 1
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner

Condition

Attractive green patina. There is some minor wear, with a few associated flecks of patina losses, most predominately to the edges of some of the fingers. There are a few tiny nicks in places, notably to the lower part of the hand and below the signature. There is a light build-up of superficial dust to the crevices. This work is in overall 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. 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

This work will be included in the forthcoming Catalogue Critique de l'œuvre sculpté d'Auguste Rodin being currently prepared by Galerie Brame & Lorenceau under the direction of Jérôme Le Blay under the archive number 2009-2413B.