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AUGUSTE RODIN | Tête de Madame Druet
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Auguste Rodin
- Tête de Madame Druet
- inscribed A. Rodin, dated 1984, numbered 8/8 and stamped with the foundry mark Delval
- bronze
- height: 15.2cm., 6in.
- Conceived circa 1898 and cast in bronze by the Delval Foundry in an edition of 12 numbered 1 to 8 and I - IV between 1985 and 1988.
Provenance
Private Collection, Paris
Sale: Christie's, Paris, 20th May 2009, lot 103
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Sale: Christie's, Paris, 20th May 2009, lot 103
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Condition
Dark brown patina. There are some small spots of patina rubbing to some of the figure's curls, and a small spot to her proper right cheek. There is a spot of verdigris at the highest point of the figure's hair arrangement. There is some dust in the crevices and this work could benefit from a light clean. This work is in overall 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."
"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 currently being prepared by Galerie Brame & Lorenceau under the direction of Jérôme Le Blay under the archive number 2009-2578B.