Lot 42
- 42
Auguste Rodin
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 EUR
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Description
- Auguste Rodin
- Baigneuse Zoubaloff
- signé A. Rodin et numéroté 6/12 (sur le rocher à l'arrière à droite) ; porte la marque du fondeur Alexis Rudier, Fondeur Paris (à l'arrière du rocher à droite) ; porte le cachet A. Rodin à l'intérieur
- bronze
- H. : 36 cm ; 14 1/8 in.
Provenance
Musée Rodin, Paris
M. André Schoeller, Paris (acquis auprès du précédent en août 1944)
Collection particulière, France
Vente : Me Rheims, Hôtel Drouot, Paris, 12 décembre 1956, lot 103
Acquis lors de cette vente par la famille du propriétaire actuel
M. André Schoeller, Paris (acquis auprès du précédent en août 1944)
Collection particulière, France
Vente : Me Rheims, Hôtel Drouot, Paris, 12 décembre 1956, lot 103
Acquis lors de cette vente par la famille du propriétaire actuel
Literature
Antoinette Le Normand-Romain, Rodin et le bronze, Catalogue des œuvres conservées au Musée Rodin, Paris, 2007, no. S.596, une autre épreuve reproduite p. 156
Condition
Attractive light brown patina. There is a light build-up of surface dirt, mostly in the crevices. This work is in excellent 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
signed 'A. Rodin' and numbered '6/12' (on the rock, back right) ; with the foundry mark 'Alexis Rudier, Fondeur Paris' (on the reverse of the rock, to the right) ; stamped 'A. Rodin' on the interior, bronze. Conceived in 1885, this bronze version cast in 1944.