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Auguste Rodin
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- Auguste Rodin
- Masque d'Iris, messagère des dieux, moyen modèle
- inscribed A. Rodin, numbered 3, stamped with the foundry mark Susse fondeur Paris and stamped ©by Musée Rodin 1970
- bronze
- height (without base): 21.8cm., 8 5/8 in.
Provenance
Musée Rodin, Paris
Galería Theo, Madrid (acquired from the above)
Acquired from the above by the present owner in March 1972
Galería Theo, Madrid (acquired from the above)
Acquired from the above by the present owner in March 1972
Literature
Exposition Rodin au Japon (exhibition catalogue), Seibu Museum of Art, Tokyo & travelling in Japan, 1976-77, no. 76, illustration of another cast n.p.
Antoinette Le Normand-Romain, The Bronzes of Rodin, Catalogue of Works in the Musée Rodin, Paris, 2007, no. S.510, illustration of another cast p. 456
Antoinette Le Normand-Romain, The Bronzes of Rodin, Catalogue of Works in the Musée Rodin, Paris, 2007, no. S.510, illustration of another cast p. 456
Condition
Rich golden patina. There is some dust in the crevices and a minor spot of verdigris at the top of the woman's head, visible only upon close inspection. 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."