The Library of Roger Wagner - PBA Galleries

LETTER FROM RODIN WITH TWO PENCIL SKETCHES
87. roDin, AuGusTe. 1814-1917. Letter signed (“Aug. Rodin”) to M. Sardou, with pencil sketches. 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.
Rue de l’Université, 182, [Paris]: 24 January 1905
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. Some minor creasing and edge-toning to letter; near fine.
(3000/4000)
Lot 87
88. roDin, AuGusTe. 1840-1917. Autograph Letter Signed “A. Rodin.”. One page, 8vo, in French. “My
Dear Friend, Tomorrow, Friday, I shall be away. Saturday, as you request, I shall be around and will
expect you in the morning, as you wish.”
No date
Partial fold break at center, light age toning.
(300/500)
89. roDin, AuGusTe. 1840-1917. Autograph Note, unsigned. On Rodin’s imprinted personal calling card.
He writes: “Mme. Cimino has no authority whatever to speak for me. Monday I shall not be in. Let
us say Thursday, it you can.”
No date
Light uniform age toning, else fine.
(200/300)
90. (San Francisco) Manuscript invoice on printed folio letterhead of John O. Ralston relating to painting and
construction at the Cliff House. 14x8½.
San Francisco: 19 January 1884
Invoice to “Mr. Adamson Agt. for A. Sutro,” detailing the costs of construction work at San
Francisco’s Cliff House, including the bar, mostly painting. The total amount of $605.25 was
paid in cash in three payments. Very good.
(200/300)
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