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Auguste Rodin
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 USD
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Description
- Auguste Rodin
- Cybèle, petit modèle (étude de femme assise)
- Inscribed A.Rodin, numbered No. 3/12 and inscribed with the foundry mark Alexis Rudier/Fondeur Paris
- Bronze with green patina
- Height: 19 7/8 in.
- 50.4 cm
Provenance
Musée Rodin, Paris
Private Collection, France (acquired from the above in 1954)
Galerie Paul Labatut, Paris
Private Collection, Quimper (acquired from the above in 1976)
Thence by descent
Private Collection, France (acquired from the above in 1954)
Galerie Paul Labatut, Paris
Private Collection, Quimper (acquired from the above in 1976)
Thence by descent
Literature
Antoinette Le Normand-Romain, Rodin et le Bronze, Catalogue des oeuvres conservées au Musée Rodin, vol. I, Paris, 2007, no. S.481, illustration of another cast p. 279
Condition
The surface features a textured green, black and brown patina. The work is a little dirty in the deeper crevices of the cast. Some light rubbing is visible to the figure's left knee and left shoulder. The work is in 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.