LOT DETAILS

Materials:

Bronze

Size Notes:

Inscribed A. Rodin,A Esculape and La Goulette

Edition:

numbered No.1and inscribed with the foundry markAlexis. Rudier Fondeur. Paris;stamped with the raised signatureA. Rodin(on the interior)
Bronze
Height: 27 in.
68.2 cm
Conceivedcirca 1903and cast in an edition of 2 by theAlexis Rudier foundry

Markings:

Inscribed A. Rodin,A Esculape and La Goulette

Condition:

Attractive rich brown patina.There are three pindot losses to the patina to the girl's right hand. There is some surface dirt in the deeper crevices. There are some minor nicks and rubbing to the standing figure's left arm and to the base. There is some minor rubbing to the extremities. Otherwise fine. The work is in very 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. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Literature:

Musée Rodin, Paris;
Eugène Rudier, Le Vésinet, France (acquired from the above in July 1942);
Galerie Schmit, Paris;
Feingarten Galleries, Los Angeles (acquired from the above on May 3, 1976);
Charles S. Sharp, Texas (acquired from the above in 1977);
Thence by descent

Provenance:

This work will be included in the forthcoming ; <em>Catalogue Critique de l'oeuvre sculpté d'Auguste Rodin</em> being currently prepared by Galerie Brame &amp; Lorenceau under the direction of Jérôme Le Blay under the archive number&nbsp;2018-5722B.&nbsp;