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Auguste Rodin
Tête Tragique

1960

About the Item

Auguste Rodin (French, 1840 - 1917) Tête Tragique 6 ½ high x 4 x 4 1/2 inches 9 ½ inches high with base Bronze, inscribed in three places: Near top of head signed “Rodin” “No 4” Inscribed with foundry mark “Georges Rudier Fondeur Paris” (on the base) Inscribed bottom edge “ © Musee Rodin 1960” (see images) Price on Request- Before his death in 1917 Rodin donated his estate and collection of artworks to France. He also donated the right to cast his works posthumously in editions from the original plasters or molds. The French limited the castings of each piece to editions of 12. The first eight were offered for public purchase and the last four were reserved for museums and institutions. Some of Rodin’s most famous works were never cast in his lifetime. However, Rodin specified posthumous coatings by the Rodin Museum. The art market has supported the sales of the authorized posthumous castings by the museum. This bronze was originally purchased from Parke Bernet Auction House in the 1970’s. (now Sotheby’s
  • Creator:
    Auguste Rodin (1840 - 1917, French)
  • Creation Year:
    1960
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Width: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Depth: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Saratoga Springs, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU170213681792
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