LOT DETAILS

Materials:

bronze

Size Notes:

height: 28,5 cm; 11 in.

Edition:

Conceived in 1900 and cast in bronze in 1905 in an edition of 59 out of a planned 100.

Description:

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Markings:

signed C. Claudel, numbered 22 and stamped with the foundry mark EUG. BLOT PARIS

Condition:

Black patina. There is some wear to the most protruding elements and along the extreme edges. There are scattered scratches and a few dents notably to the figures proper right thigh. There is some dust to the crevices. 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."

Literature:

Camille Claudel: dcembre 1864-octobre 1943 (exhibition catalogue), Paris, 1951, no. 26, another version listed p. 15 Anne Delbe, Une Femme, Paris, 1982, another version illustrated np. Anne Rivire, L'Interdite. Camille Claudel 1864-1943, Paris, 1983, no. 23, another version listed p. 76 Camille Claudel (1864-1943) (exhibition catalogue), Paris, 1984, no. 20b, another version illustrated p. 57 Reine-Marie Paris, Camille Claudel, Paris, 1984, another version listed pp. 362-363 Camille Claudel - Auguste Rodin (exhibition catalogue), Bern, 1985, no. 51, another version illustrated p. 146 Camille Claudel 1864-1943 (exhibition catalogue), Paris, 1988, no. 3, another version illustrated np. C. Claudel (exhibition catalogue), Martigny, 1990, no. 69, another version illustrated p. 107 C. Claudel (exhibition catalogue), Paris, 1991, no. 73, another version illustrated p. 109 Camille Claudel (exhibition catalogue), Morlaix, 1993, no. 40, another version illustrated p. 52 Grard Bout, Camille Claudel. Le Miroir et la nuit, Paris, 1995, another version illustrated p. 152 Anne Rivire, Bruno Gaudichon & Danielle Ghanassia, Camille Claudel. Catalogue raisonn, Paris, 1996, no. 43.6b, another version illustrated p. 116 Anne Rivire, Bruno Gaudichon, Danielle Ghanassia, Camille Claudel. Catalogue raisonn, Paris, 2001, no. 44.9, another version illustrated p. 143 __________________________________________________________________________ Camille Claudel: dcembre 1864-octobre 1943 (catalogue d'exposition), Paris, 1951, no. 26, autre version liste p. 15 Anne Delbe, Une Femme, Paris, 1982, autre version reproduite np. Anne Rivire, LInterdite. Camille Claudel 1864-1943, Paris, 1983, no. 23, autre version liste p. 76 Camille Claudel (1864-1943) (catalogue d'exposition), Paris, 1984, no. 20b, autre version reproduite p. 57 Reine-Marie Paris, Camille Claudel, Paris, 1984, autre version liste pp. 362-363 Camille Claudel - Auguste Rodin (catalogue d'exposition), Berne, 1985, no. 51, autre version reproduite p. 146 Camille Claudel 1864-1943 (catalogue d'exposition), Paris, 1988, no. 3, autre version reproduite np. C. Claudel (catalogue d'exposition), Martigny, 1990, no. 69, autre version reproduite p. 107 C. Claudel (catalogue d'exposition), Paris, 1991, no. 73, autre version reproduite p. 109 Camille Claudel (catalogue d'exposition), Morlaix, 1993, no. 40, autre version reproduite p. 52 Grard Bout, Camille Claudel. Le Miroir et la nuit, Paris, 1995, autre version reproduite p. 152 Anne Rivire, Bruno Gaudichon & Danielle Ghanassia, Camille Claudel. Catalogue raisonn, Paris, 1996, no. 43.6b, autre version reproduite p. 116 Anne Rivire, Bruno Gaudichon, Danielle Ghanassia, Camille Claudel. Catalogue raisonn, Paris, 2001, no. 44.9, autre version reproduite p. 143

Provenance:

Private collection, Villefranche-sur-Sane Private collection, France (acquired from the above in the 1970s) Thence by descent to the present owner __________________________________________________________________________ Collection particulire, Villefranche-sur-Sane Collection particulire, France (acquis auprs du prcdent dans les annes 1970) Puis par descendance au propritaire actuel