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Auguste Rodin
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 USD
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Description
- Auguste Rodin
- Le Succube (Femme nue agenouillée)
- Signed Rodin and dedicated A mon ami Maurice de Fleury
- Plaster
- Height: 9 1/4 in.; 23.5 cm
Provenance
Maurice de Fleury (acquired from the artist in 1891)
Sale: Hôtel Drouot, Paris, June 10, 1989
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Sale: Hôtel Drouot, Paris, June 10, 1989
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Exhibited
London, Coskun Fine Art, Rodin, 2006, n.n. illustrated in color in the catalogue
Literature
Georges Grappe, Catalogue du Musée Rodin, Paris, 1929, no. 224, illustration of a bronze cast p. 91
John L. Tancock, The Sculpture of Auguste Rodin, Philadelphia, 1976, illustration of a bronze cast p. 219
Antoinette Le Normand-Romain, The Bronzes of Rodin, Catalogue of Works in the Musée Rodin, vol. II, Paris, 2007, no. S.520, this cast mentioned p. 660, illustrations of other casts pp. 659-60
John L. Tancock, The Sculpture of Auguste Rodin, Philadelphia, 1976, illustration of a bronze cast p. 219
Antoinette Le Normand-Romain, The Bronzes of Rodin, Catalogue of Works in the Musée Rodin, vol. II, Paris, 2007, no. S.520, this cast mentioned p. 660, illustrations of other casts pp. 659-60
Condition
Variagated painted patina on the surface which is irregular in a few places. Casting seams are visible throughout which is an inherent part of the process. Surface is clean wit ha few small scattered nicks and stains throughout. Overall this 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.