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AUGUSTE RODIN | Torse féminin assis (Torse Morhardt), petit modèle
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Auguste Rodin
- Torse féminin assis (Torse Morhardt), petit modèle
- inscribed A. Rodin, stamped with the foundry mark G. Rudier Fondeur Paris, dated © By Musée Rodin 1959 and numbered No. 7
- bronze
- height: 13.8cm., 5 1/2 in.
- Conceived circa 1895 and cast in an edition of 12 between 1958 and 1959; this example cast by the Georges Rudier Foundry, Paris in 1959.
Provenance
Musée Rodin, Paris
Roland, Browse & Delbanco, London (acquired from the above in 1959)
Acquired from the above by the parents of the present owners in 1972
Roland, Browse & Delbanco, London (acquired from the above in 1959)
Acquired from the above by the parents of the present owners in 1972
Literature
Antoinette Le Normand-Romain, Rodin et le bronze, Catalogue des œuvres conservées au Musée Rodin, Paris, 2007, vol. II, S. 641, illustration of another cast p. 685
Condition
Rich brown patina with golden highlights. There is evidence of surface dirt in deeper crevices. There is some extreme minor pitting to the patina on the figures proper right arm and a minor surface accretion at the top of the right shoulder, as well as, a pint dot loss to the patina on the right shoulder. There is a 2cm long scratch across the figures right upper thigh. Some minor rubbing to the extremities. 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. 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."