Lot 135
  • 135

Auguste Rodin

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description

  • Auguste Rodin
  • Main gauche no. 34, petit modèle
  • Inscribed A. Rodin, numbered No 12 and inscribed with the foundry mark G. Rudier Fond Paris
  • Bronze
  • Height (not including base): 3 5/8 in.
  • 9.3 cm

Provenance

Musée Rodin, Paris
Dominion Gallery, Montreal (acquired from the above in October 1965)
Private Collection, Toronto (acquired from the above in 1967)
Private Collection, Toronto (a gift from the above)
Thence by descent

Condition

Variegated brown and green patina. There is some minor verdigris to the base of the thumb and a small spot on the palm. There are a couple minor pindot losses to the patina along the lower part of the wrist. Otherwise fine. The work is in 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.
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Catalogue Note

This work will be included in the forthcoming Catalogue Critique de l'oeuvre sculpté d'Auguste Rodin being currently prepared by Galerie Brame & Lorenceau under the direction of Jérôme Le Blay under the archive number 2018-5705B.