Item Report
Auguste Rodin Period Bronze 'Eve' Sculpture
By: Auguste Rodin (1840-1917)
Style: French Late 19th Century Realist Sculpture / Impressionist Sculpture
Origin: France
Materials: Bronze, likely with a dark green-brown patina; stone plinth
Age: Original model ca. 1881, with later bronze casts typically dating from the late 19th to mid-20th century
Condition: Excellent (well-preserved surface, typical outdoor patina, no visible repairs or notable damage)
Value: $3,000,000–$25,000,000 depending on casting period, foundry, and provenance
Maker's Marks / Writing: No clear maker’s mark or foundry stamp visible in the provided images. On authentic Rodin bronzes, one typically looks for foundry marks like 'Alexis Rudier Fondeur Paris' or 'Georges Rudier Fondeur Paris', or Rodin's own signature cast into the base.
Date: 2025-06-09 16:34:57.640530
Description:
A life-sized bronze sculpture in the round, depicting a nude female figure standing in a contrapposto pose with her arms crossed over her face in an expression of shame or sorrow. The work is highly naturalistic in anatomy but features Rodin's hallmark expressive, textured modeling. This sculpture is a prime example of Rodin's late 19th-century approach to realism and psychological expression in the representation of the human form. The piece is mounted on a plain, rectangular stone plinth and situated in an outdoor garden setting.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
This sculpture closely matches Auguste Rodin's 'Eve', one of his most iconic works, originally conceived for 'The Gates of Hell'. The figure's expressive pose and tactile bronze surface are highly characteristic of Rodin's mature style. Authentic Rodin casts of 'Eve', especially those made during the artist's life or by authoritative foundries shortly after his death, are highly sought after and can command multi-million dollar prices at major auctions. Later reproductions and posthumous casts, while still valuable, are appraised more modestly. Condition appears excellent, with only typical outdoor patina; no visible significant damage or repairs. If authenticated and with strong provenance, this work represents a major asset to any museum or collection.
Individual Images:
- The additional rear view confirms the dynamic stance and reveals Rodin's signature attention to anatomical detail in the musculature and back. The close inspection shows subtle casting seams and natural weathering consistent with outdoor bronze displays. No obvious vandalism
- major repairs
- or losses are visible. If markings or foundry stamps are present
- they would likely be located near the base but are not visible in these images.
Provenance:
No documentation of provenance present in these images.
Condition:
Excellent (well-preserved surface, typical outdoor patina, no visible repairs or notable damage)
Identification Score: 98%
The pose, surface modeling, and anatomical treatment closely align with Rodin's famous 'Eve', and this bronze is highly recognizable in form, posture, and historical style. The presence of a classical contrapposto stance, the emotional intensity, and the textured finish are strong markers of Rodin's work.
Authenticity Score: 80%
The visual evidence points strongly to an authentic bronze cast after Rodin's 'Eve', with correct scale, form, and patina for garden display. However, without direct inspection of the foundry mark, edition number, or provenance, this score reflects reasonable but not absolute certainty. Early lifetime and authorized posthumous bronzes can differ greatly in value, and verification of marks and provenance would be required for a definitive conclusion.
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Keywords
Rodin, Eve, bronze sculpture, French sculpture, Impressionism, realism, 19th century, garden statue, France, classical nude, art history
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