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Auguste Rodin
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Auguste Rodin
- Main gauche no. 24, petit modèle
- inscribed A. Rodin, dated 1956 and inscribed with the foundry mark © by Musée Rodin
- bronze
- length: 12cm., 4 3/4 in.
Provenance
Musée Rodin, Paris
M. Max Hilpersthauser, Geneva (acquired from the above in 1957)
Private Collection, Switzerland (a gift from the above in 1957; sale: Schuler Auctions, Zurich, 14th September 2015, lot 6906)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
M. Max Hilpersthauser, Geneva (acquired from the above in 1957)
Private Collection, Switzerland (a gift from the above in 1957; sale: Schuler Auctions, Zurich, 14th September 2015, lot 6906)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Literature
Musée Rodin (ed), Rodin, les mains, les chirurgiens, Paris, 1983, no. 5, illustration of the plaster
Condition
Attractive green patina with bronze tones. There is some light wear to the protruding edges, notably the fingertips, and some fine surface scratches to the wrist which are not distracting. This work is in overall 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. 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."