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Author: Rodin, Auguste. 1814-1917.
Title: Letter signed (“Aug. Rodin") to M. Sardou, with pencil sketches
Place: Rue de l’Université, 182, [Paris]
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Date: 24 January 1905
Item # : 132344
Sale Number   424
Lot Number   87
Sale Name    
The Library of Roger Wagner
Sale Date   03/18/2010
Price realized   $ 3000
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Description:
1-page letter signed, with two pencil sketches and notes on the verso filling the entire page. In French. (4to) 8¾x6½ (sight size), framed on hinge to show both sides, with portrait and explanatory plaques.
Translated, in full: “I studied your side of the pedestal. I am making one of my side also—as for the dimensions that you asked me to make, they follow with this letter (turn over). Accept my warm greetings. Aug. Rodin”. An exceptional item from the famous sculptor in which he collaborates with the architect Sardou on a sculpture project. The sketches show the pedestal with two details, and give complete dimensions. Rodin letters with drawings are scarce on the market.
Condition:
Some minor creasing and edge-toning to letter; near fine.
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