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Auguste Rodin
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Auguste Rodin
- Petite sirène
- inscribed A. Rodin, dated 1972, numbered no. 11, inscribed © by Musée Rodin and with the foundry mark E. Godard Fondr
- bronze
- height (including base): 24cm., 9 1/2 in.
Provenance
Musée Rodin, Paris
Galerie Huguette Bèrés, Paris (acquired from the above in January 1974)
Contemporary Sculpture Centre, Tokyo (acquired from the above)
Acquired from the above by the present owner circa 1990
Galerie Huguette Bèrés, Paris (acquired from the above in January 1974)
Contemporary Sculpture Centre, Tokyo (acquired from the above)
Acquired from the above by the present owner circa 1990
Literature
Antoinette Le Normand-Romain, The Bronzes of Rodin, Catalogue of Works in the Musée Rodin, Paris, 2007, vol. II, no. S. 1221, illustration of another cast p. 656
Condition
Attractive brown patina with dark green tones. This work appears to be in very 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."