Auguste Rodin Torse de l'un des fils d'Ugolin

Auguste Rodin
1840 - 1917
Torse de l'un des fils d'Ugolin

incised A. Rodin, numbered N°9, stamped with the foundry mark E. GODARD Fondr and inscribed © BY MUSEE Rodin 1981
bronze
height: 24,5 cm; 9⅝ in.
Conceived circa 1902-1904 and cast in 1981, this work is number 9 from an edition of 12.

This work will be included in the forthcoming Catalogue Critique de l'œuvre sculpté d'Auguste Rodin being currently prepared by Galerie Brame & Lorenceau under the direction of Jérôme Le Blay under the archive number 2008-1871B.
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Auguste Rodin
1840 - 1917
Torse de l'un des fils d'Ugolin

incisé A. Rodin, numéroté N°9, porte la marque du fondeur E. GODARD Fondr et inscrit © BY MUSEE Rodin 1981
bronze
hauteur: 24,5 cm; 9⅝ in.
Conçue vers 1902-1904 et fondue en bronze en 1981, cette œuvre est le numéro 9 d'une édition en 12 exemplaires.

Cette œuvre sera incluse au Catalogue Critique de l'œuvre sculpté d'Auguste Rodin actuellement en préparation par la Galerie Brame & Lorenceau sous la direction de Jérôme Le Blay sous le numéro 2008-1971B.

Condition Report:
Bronze with a brown patina. There is some verdigris in places, particularly to the base of the figure and to the back of the hair and neck. There is a tiny surface accretion just above the figure's forehead. There are a few small scuffs and light surface scratches with associated minor patina loss in places, mostly to the figure's back. There is some light wear to the patina indicative of age and handling. There is some dust to the crevices. There are a few small scuffs, scratches and chips to the base. This work is in overall very good condition.

Provenance:
Musée Rodin, Paris

Private collection, France (acquired from the above in 1982)

Christie's, Paris, 21 may 2008, lot 30 (consigned by the above)

Private collection, France (acquired at the above sale)

Acquired from the above by the present owner