Lot Essay
This sculpture is very likely the one acquired from the Musée Rodin by Jules Mastbaum under the title Petite tête in 1925.
Property from the
JULES MASTBAUM FAMILY COLLECTION
Property from the
Details
Property from the
JULES MASTBAUM FAMILY COLLECTION
Auguste Rodin (1840-1917)
Tête de femme au chignon
signed on the left side of the base 'A Rodin', inscribed with foundry mark on the back of the base 'Alexis Rudier Fondeur Paris'--bronze with green patina
Height: 4 7/8in. (12.5cm.)
Original version executed 1880-1900; this bronze version probably cast in 1925
JULES MASTBAUM FAMILY COLLECTION
Auguste Rodin (1840-1917)
Tête de femme au chignon
signed on the left side of the base 'A Rodin', inscribed with foundry mark on the back of the base 'Alexis Rudier Fondeur Paris'--bronze with green patina
Height: 4 7/8in. (12.5cm.)
Original version executed 1880-1900; this bronze version probably cast in 1925
Provenance
Musée Rodin, Paris (acquired by Jules Mastbaum, probably in 1925)