- 153
Auguste Rodin
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Auguste Rodin
- Esquisse pour les Bénédictions - Modèle pour le Sommet de la "Tour du Travail"
- inscribed A. Rodin, stamped with the foundry mark Georges Rudier Fondeur Paris and inscribed © by Musée Rodin. 1965; stamped A. Rodin on the underside
- bronze
- height: 28.3cm., 11⅛in.
Provenance
Musée Rodin
Dominion Gallery, Montréal (acquired from the above in August 1968)
Dominion Gallery, Montréal (acquired from the above in August 1968)
Literature
John L. Tancock, The Sculpture of Auguste Rodin, Philadelphia, 1976, no. 47, illustration of another cast p. 295
Condition
Dark brown and green patina. There are a few spots of patina loss, most prominently to the proper left shoulder of the right figure and to the back of her proper left wing, and also some minor nicks in the patina around the base. These is some dust in the crevices consistent with age and handling. Otherwise this work is in good original 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."