conceived before 1889/cast in 1958, bronze, H12.4xW5x6cm (including pedestal), ed. (13), incised with signature on the side, inscribed " (c) by musée Rodin 1958" "Georges Rudier Fondeur Paris" underneath.

with a certificate by Gérard GORCE.

This work will be included in the forthcoming Auguste Rodin catalogue critique de l'oeuvre sculpté, currently being prepared by the Comite Auguste Rodin at Galerie Brame & Lorenceau under the direction of Jérôme Le Blay.

Literature :
Antoinette Le Normand Romain, the bronzes of Rodin: catalogue of works in the Musée Rodin, v.2, Réunion des Musées Nationaux, Paris, 2007, P.687, No.S.230 (another cast illustrated).

Provenance :
Musée Rodin, Paris. Dominion Gallery, Montréal. Private collection, Montréal, acquired from the above. Gerald Gorce Fine Arts, Montréal, 1984, acquired from the above. Galerie Tokoro, Tokyo, 1985. Private collection, Japan, 1985, acquired from the above. Fujikawa galleries, Tokyo. Private collection, Tokyo, 2006, acquired from the above.

The condition report is available upon request.