Small model - second reduction (H.Lebossé, November 1904)
Bronze, richly shaded dark brown
H : 64,8 cm, L : 20 cm, D : 20 cm
Authentic example signed "A.Rodin", "Alexis Rudier fondeur Paris" (mark), patina by Jean Limet (most appreciated chiseller and patinater of Rodin), inside relief seals  "A.Rodin" and  "M" (for Musée Rodin) - beautiful edition.
Provenance : Musée Rodin (1922), Baron Morimura V , Tokyo (1923)... Jan Krugier Genève, Galerie Jan Krugier-Ditesheim & Cie, N°JK 7514 (étiquette), Galerie Ditesheim & Mattei Neuchatel, UDB 211104.
Cast in 1922