Femme nue debout, les mains à sa chevelure dénouée

Auguste Rodin (French, 1840–1917), Circa 1890

Executed circa 1890, Femme nue debout, les mains à sa chevelure dénouée exemplifies Rodin’s sensitivity to the human form in watercolor and pencil. The intimate sheet, depicting a standing nude arranging her loosened hair, reflects the artist’s exploration of sensuality, spontaneity, and movement beyond sculpture. Exhibited in The Lyon Collection: Modern and Contemporary Works on Paper (California State University, Long Beach, 1976) and slated for inclusion in the forthcoming Rodin Catalogue Raisonné, the work carries notable provenance and scholarly validation. Its market and academic significance are reinforced by its exhibition history, documented ownership, and placement within Rodin’s broader practice of expressive works on paper.

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Medium: Watercolor and pencil on paper

Dimensions: 6 5/8 × 4 1/4 in. (17.1 × 10.8 cm)

Provenance:

• Feingarten Galleries, Los Angeles (1971)

• Leon and Molly Lyon, Los Angeles (acquired 1971)

• Christie’s, New York, 7 November 2001, Lot 438

• Private Collector (acquired from above sale)

• Acquired by present owner via Christie’s Online, 13 May 2025, Lot 137