LOT DETAILS

Materials:

Bronze

Size Notes:

Height: 29.50 in.

Edition:

Inscribed A. Rodin,with the foundry mark .Georges Rudier. .Fondeur. Paris.and© by musée Rodin 1967; stampedA. Rodin(on the interior)
Bronze
Height: 29 1/2 in.
74.9 cm
Conceived in 1883 and cast in an edition of 6 between 1955-67 by the Georges Rudier Foundry

Markings:

Inscribed A. Rodin,with the foundry mark .Georges Rudier. .Fondeur. Paris.and© by musée Rodin 1967; stampedA. Rodin(on the interior)

Condition:

Rich black patina. Minor scattered spots of verdigris to the back of the figure's legs. Dust in the deepest crevices. Some extremely minor scattered spots of patina loss to the figure's buttocks and back. Three additional scratches to the figure's back, the largest of which measures one inch. Some minor scattered patina losses to the right half of the figure's face as well as to the rock behind the figure. Otherwise, fine. This work is in overall 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;
Dominion Gallery, Montreal (acquired from the above in October 1967);
Private Collection, Montreal (acquired from the above in the early 1970s);
MK Fine Art, New York;
Acquired from the above in 2010

Provenance:

This work will be included in the forthcoming Catalogue Critique de l'oeuvre sculpté d'Auguste Rodin currently being prepared by the Comité Rodin in collaboration with Galerie Brame & Lorenceau under the direction of Jérôme Le Blay under the archive number 2007V1242B.