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Auguste Rodin
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Auguste Rodin
- Nu féminin debout dit aussi Psyché
- inscribed A. Rodin, numbered 6, stamped with the foundry mark Georges Rudier, Fondeur Paris and stamped © by Musée Rodin 1959
- bronze
- height: 36.5cm., 14 3/8 in.
Provenance
Musée Rodin, Paris
Galerie Huguette Bérès, Paris (acquired from the above in December 1959)
Collection Manoukian, Paris (acquired from the above)
Galerie Motte, Geneva (acquired from the above in April 1960)
Private Collection, Geneva
Thence by descent to the present owner
Galerie Huguette Bérès, Paris (acquired from the above in December 1959)
Collection Manoukian, Paris (acquired from the above)
Galerie Motte, Geneva (acquired from the above in April 1960)
Private Collection, Geneva
Thence by descent to the present owner
Literature
Dore Ashton, 'New York Report' in Das Kunstwerk, XVI, no. 4, October 1962, illustration of another cast p. 26
Antoinette Le Normand-Romain, The Bronzes of Rodin, Paris, 2007, vol. II, no. S. 100, illustration of another cast p. 558
Antoinette Le Normand-Romain, The Bronzes of Rodin, Paris, 2007, vol. II, no. S. 100, illustration of another cast p. 558
Condition
Attractive brown patina with bronze tones. There is some wear to the patina in places, some general very light handling wear and a spot of verdigris to the figure's neck. There is dust in the crevices. 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."