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Auguste Rodin (1840-1917) is probably the most famous French sculptors of the second half of the nineteenth century and early twentieth century. His eponymous museum deals with the highlighting and protection of his work.

 

If the sculptures in marble or plaster at auction are extremely rare, it is still possible to acquire a bronze edition of one of his sculptures.

 

 

Auguste Rodin worked in his early years with the greatest sculptors of his time as Carrier-Belleuse or Joseph Van Rasbourg.

 

 

 

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The Paris Exposition Universelle of 1900 marked the zenith of its glory. Rodin is allowed to have a private house in which he sets 170 sculptures, drawings and watercolours.

 

He formed in his workshop some of the great sculptors of the twentieth century among which may be mentioned Brancusi, François Pompon, Antoine Bourdelle or Camille Claudel.

 

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In November 2012, the magazine Art Absolument dedicated Sera as one of the 101 best contemporary artists in France over the last ten years.

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Sunday, February 9 SVV Guillaume Le Floc'h, assisted by our Cabinet of expertise for furniture and works of art, will auction old masters, modern and contemporary paintings, furniture and works of art from the XVII, XVIII and nineteenth centuries as well as ceramics.

 

Lot 44 is an oil on canvas entitled "Electra" executed by Georges Mathieu (1921-2012). This painting is signed and dated 70 on the lower right and titled on the back of the canvas. With two small recesses and rubbings, this canvas is expected between 25 and 35,000 Euro.

 

 

Lot 79 is a prototype iron sculpture titled "Design of Intention" executed by the famous Chilean artist Roberto Matta (1911-2002). Painter, sculptor, Matta was a member of the surrealist movement. Donated by the artist to the stepfather of the seller, our sculpture is expected between 6,000 and 8,000 Euro.

 

 

After contemporary art, we turn to China, with lot 112. It is a rare vase baluster in white nephrite stained rust carved in low relief of flowers and pines. The neck is decorated with two handles in the form of chimera with rings. This vase dating from the eighteenth century is estimated at between 20 and 30,000 Euro despite the lack of its cover.

 

 

Finish our selection with two French works of art from the late nineteenth century.

 

Lot 216 is an exceptional clock in ormolu and marble. The black and white circular enamel dial with roman and Arabs numbers is signed "A. Beurdeley / Paris". The movement is signed "S. Marti et Cie ". Made in Paris, c.1889 by Alfred-Louis-Emmanuel (Alfred II) Beurdeley (1847-1919), our clock is expected between 4 and 6,000 Euro. Note that a similar clock is kept in the Study of the Emperor Napoleon III the Château de Fontainebleau. Main image.

 

Lot 220 is a rare pair of bronze candlesticks with brown patina and leaves decoration. Our pair of lamps is signed by Barye. The latter is especially known for its animal bronzes but also executed a few items of furniture such as candlesticks. The pair is estimated between 2 and 3,000 Euro.

 

 

Do not worry, the sale also includes a large number of lots, estimated between 100 and 1,500 Euro. Do not hesitate to consult the online catalogue.

 

Informations:

Where: hôtel des Ventes de Saint-Cloud - 1ter boulevard de la République – 92210 Saint-Cloud.

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