Details

Provenance

Private Collection, New York (acquired circa 1970) Thence by descent to the present owner

Literature

Léonce Bénédite, Catalogue sommaire des œuvres d'Auguste Rodin et autre œuvres d'art de la donation Rodin , Paris, 1919, no. 158 Georges Grappe, Catalogue du Musée Rodin , Paris, 1927, no. 166, illustration of another cast Marcel Aubert, Rodin Sculptures , Paris, 1952, illustration of another cast p. 49 Bernard Champigneulle, Rodin , London, 1967, no. 107, illustration of another cast p. 214 Ionel Jianou & Cécile Goldscheider, Rodin , Paris, 1967, illustration of another cast p. 104 John L. Tancock, The Sculpture of Auguste Rodin , Philadelphia, 1976, no. 25-2, illustration of another cast p. 223 Antoinette Le Normand-Romain, The Bronzes of Rodin, Catalogue of Works in the Musée Rodin , Paris, 2007, vol. I, illustrations of another cast pp. 376-377 Condition Black patina. Some minor surface dirt in crevices. Patina rubbing to top of figures' heads and in a few places on back and tips of hands and feet. A few scattered nicks to surface and small stains, otherwise fine. Work is in 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."

Catalog summary

Auguste Rodin Frère et sœur inscribed A. Rodin and stamped with the foundry mark Alexis Rudier Fondeur Paris ; stamped with the raised signature on the inside bronze height: 38.8 cm., 15 1/4 in. Provenance Private Collection, New York (acquired circa 1970) Thence by descent to the present owner Literature Léonce Bénédite, Catalogue sommaire des œuvres d'Auguste Rodin et autre œuvres d'art de la donation Rodin , Paris, 1919, no. 158 Georges Grappe, Catalogue du Musée Rodin , Paris, 1927, no. 166, illustration of another cast Marcel Aubert, Rodin Sculptures , Paris, 1952, illustration of another cast p. 49 Bernard Champigneulle, Rodin , London, 1967, no. 107, illustration of another cast p. 214 Ionel Jianou & Cécile Goldscheider, Rodin , Paris, 1967, illustration of another cast p. 104 John L. Tancock, The Sculpture of Auguste Rodin , Philadelphia, 1976, no. 25-2, illustration of another cast p. 223 Antoinette Le Normand-Romain, The Bronzes of Rodin, Catalogue of Works in the Musée Rodin , Paris, 2007, vol. I, illustrations of another cast pp. 376-377 Condition Black patina. Some minor surface dirt in crevices. Patina rubbing to top of figures' heads and in a few places on back and tips of hands and feet. A few scattered nicks to surface and small stains, otherwise fine. Work is in 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."