Théodore Rivière Baigneuse | Bathing Woman
Théodore Rivière
1857 - 1912
Baigneuse (Bathing Woman)
circa 1886
bronze, dark brown patina
signed THΣODORΣ RIVIΣRΣ, numbered 3/3, inscribed E. GODARD/ Fondr
H. 8 in.
Enclosed: the same model in plaster (H. 8 ¼ in.)
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Théodore Rivière
1857 - 1912
Baigneuse (ou Rêveuse)
vers 1886
bronze à patine brun foncé
signé THΣODORΣ RIVIΣRΣ, numéroté 3/3, inscrit E. GODARD/ Fondr
H. 20,5 cm
On joint : le même modèle en plâtre (H. 21 cm)
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Condition Report:
The bronze is in good condition overall, with minor surface dirt. Minor wear and scratches to the patina consistent with age and handling. Very minor casting flaws throughout the bronze, consistent with the technique.
The plaster with surface dirt, as well as chips and losses in several places, consistent with age and handling. Several repairs to the plaster, in particular both her shoulders and wrists, as well as to both her ankles. The terrace appears to have been cast separately.
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Théodore Rivière
1857 - 1912
Baigneuse (Bathing Woman)
circa 1886
bronze, dark brown patina
signed THΣODORΣ RIVIΣRΣ, numbered 3/3, inscribed E. GODARD/ Fondr
H. 8 in.
Enclosed: the same model in plaster (H. 8 ¼ in.)
(2)
____________________________________________
Théodore Rivière
1857 - 1912
Baigneuse (ou Rêveuse)
vers 1886
bronze à patine brun foncé
signé THΣODORΣ RIVIΣRΣ, numéroté 3/3, inscrit E. GODARD/ Fondr
H. 20,5 cm
On joint : le même modèle en plâtre (H. 21 cm)
(2)
Condition Report:
The bronze is in good condition overall, with minor surface dirt. Minor wear and scratches to the patina consistent with age and handling. Very minor casting flaws throughout the bronze, consistent with the technique.
The plaster with surface dirt, as well as chips and losses in several places, consistent with age and handling. Several repairs to the plaster, in particular both her shoulders and wrists, as well as to both her ankles. The terrace appears to have been cast separately.