Modern + Contemporary Art & Design, Fall 2021
Sat, Nov 6, 2021 12:00PM EDT
Lot 196
Auguste Rodin (after) Bronze Nude "Balzac" Sculpture
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Auguste Rodin (1840-1917, after); Rodin Museum casting
Marking(s); notes: cast signature; ed. 15/75
Country of origin; materials: French; bronze
Dimensions (H, W, D): 29.75"h, 12"w, 13.5"d
Additional Information: "Naked Balzac with Folded Arms (C)" is one of several studies done by Auguste Rodin for his sculpture of French author Honore de Balzac, modeled in 1892 and cast in 1966. Provenance: Collection of the late Denis Jacobs, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida. Born in Johannesburg, Mr. Jacobs was an architect and interior designer. He lived in London, Zurich and New York before making his home in South Florida in the 1970s. In addition to a number of commercial projects, he designed homes for an international clientele, notably in South Africa, Panama and Florida. He loved entertaining and attending classical music concerts, and traveled to over 120 countries and every continent with his longtime soulmate and husband.
Fall 2021 Auction Series
Saturday, November 6th: Modern + Contemporary Art & Design (Session I)
Saturday, November 6th: Editions & Photography (Session II)
Sunday, November 7th: Branded Luxury & The Henry Torres Collection (Session III)
Live previews begin October 25th, Mon.-Fri. 10am-5pm ET. Please direct any questions and/or consignment inquiries to info@modernauctions.com.
very good, patina to metal (minor paint spatter on back near base appears easily removable)
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Marking(s); notes: cast signature; ed. 15/75
Country of origin; materials: French; bronze
Dimensions (H, W, D): 29.75"h, 12"w, 13.5"d
Additional Information: "Naked Balzac with Folded Arms (C)" is one of several studies done by Auguste Rodin for his sculpture of French author Honore de Balzac, modeled in 1892 and cast in 1966. Provenance: Collection of the late Denis Jacobs, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida. Born in Johannesburg, Mr. Jacobs was an architect and interior designer. He lived in London, Zurich and New York before making his home in South Florida in the 1970s. In addition to a number of commercial projects, he designed homes for an international clientele, notably in South Africa, Panama and Florida. He loved entertaining and attending classical music concerts, and traveled to over 120 countries and every continent with his longtime soulmate and husband.
Fall 2021 Auction Series
Saturday, November 6th: Modern + Contemporary Art & Design (Session I)
Saturday, November 6th: Editions & Photography (Session II)
Sunday, November 7th: Branded Luxury & The Henry Torres Collection (Session III)
Live previews begin October 25th, Mon.-Fri. 10am-5pm ET. Please direct any questions and/or consignment inquiries to info@modernauctions.com.
Condition
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