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Auguste Rodin
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Auguste Rodin
- Enfant prodigue, petit modèle
- stamped A. Rodin, dated © Musée Rodin 1964 and inscribed with the foundry mark Georges Rudier Fondeur Paris; stamped A. Rodin on the underside
- bronze
- height: 56cm., 22in.
Provenance
Musée Rodin, Paris
Galerie Europe, Paris (acquired from the above in 1965)
Private Collection, Paris (acquired circa 1980)
Private Collection, Paris (acquired from the above in 1983; sale: Christie's, New York, 7th November 2007, lot 317)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Galerie Europe, Paris (acquired from the above in 1965)
Private Collection, Paris (acquired circa 1980)
Private Collection, Paris (acquired from the above in 1983; sale: Christie's, New York, 7th November 2007, lot 317)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Exhibited
Paris, Galerie Brame & Lorenceau, Rodin, Sculptures, dessins, photographies, 2006, no. 26, illustrated in the catalogue
Literature
Georges Grappe, Catalogue du Musée Rodin, Paris, 1927, no. 220, illustration of the plaster p. 82
Georges Grappe, Le Musée Rodin, Paris, 1947, no. 83, illustration of the larger bronze p. 142
Robert Descharnes & Jean-François Chabrun, Auguste Rodin, Lausanne, 1967, illustration of the larger bronze p. 91
Ionel Jianou & Cécile Goldscheider, Rodin, Paris, 1967, illustration of the plaster p. 92
Jenniger Hawkins, Rodin Sculptures, London, 1975, no. 3, illustration of the larger bronze p. 18
Albert Edward Elsen, Rodin, London, 1974, illustrations of the larger bronze p. 56
Antoinette Le Norman-Romain, The Bronzes of Rodin, Catalogue of Works in the Musée Rodin, Paris, 2007, no. S. 6693, illustrations of another cast p. 319
Georges Grappe, Le Musée Rodin, Paris, 1947, no. 83, illustration of the larger bronze p. 142
Robert Descharnes & Jean-François Chabrun, Auguste Rodin, Lausanne, 1967, illustration of the larger bronze p. 91
Ionel Jianou & Cécile Goldscheider, Rodin, Paris, 1967, illustration of the plaster p. 92
Jenniger Hawkins, Rodin Sculptures, London, 1975, no. 3, illustration of the larger bronze p. 18
Albert Edward Elsen, Rodin, London, 1974, illustrations of the larger bronze p. 56
Antoinette Le Norman-Romain, The Bronzes of Rodin, Catalogue of Works in the Musée Rodin, Paris, 2007, no. S. 6693, illustrations of another cast p. 319
Condition
This work is in overall good condition. Attractive deep green patina. There is some light wear to the patina in places, notably to the figure's proper left hip and back. There is some dust in the crevices.
"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."