Item Report
French Impressionist Bronze Sculpture 'Eve' by Auguste Rodin
By: Auguste Rodin
Style: Impressionist Modern Sculpture
Origin: France
Materials: Bronze
Age: Original model conceived circa 1881, cast dates vary (most fine casts: late 19th to early 20th century; further posthumous casts possible)
Condition: Excellent (no visible major damage, retains authentic bronze patina)
Value: $500,000–$2,000,000 (original or early posthumous cast; value depends on casting date, provenance, and foundry stamp)
Maker's Marks / Writing: Cast signature: 'A. Rodin'
Date: 2025-06-08 18:08:51.638023
Description:
This is a bronze sculpture titled 'Eve,' created by the renowned French sculptor Auguste Rodin. The work embodies the expressive, highly textured surface typical of Rodin’s Impressionist-inspired approach to the human form, capturing a sense of emotion and vulnerability. Eve is shown in a standing, twisting pose, her arms drawn up to cover her head and shoulders in a gesture of shame and introspection. The sculpture is mounted on a stone pedestal, and Rodin’s signature is clearly visible cast in the bronze base.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A highly important work of modern sculpture, 'Eve' is a celebrated example of Rodin's expressive and emotionally charged representations of the human body. The signature and quality of casting suggest this may be a legitimate foundry-cast example, though precise value and authenticity are strongly influenced by casting date and provenance. Works by Rodin of this caliber are centerpieces for both private and institutional collections.
Individual Images:
- Detail images clearly show Rodin's signature cast into the bronze base
- which supports authentication. The detailed texture
- anatomical modeling
- and subtle
- expressive pose are all consistent with Rodin's style. No visible foundry marks in these images
- which are important for further authentication. The patina appears consistent with well-preserved outdoor bronzes.
Provenance:
Not specified; provenance documents not shown
Condition:
Excellent (no visible major damage, retains authentic bronze patina)
Identification Score: 100%
The distinct combination of subject, style, and visible signature 'A. Rodin' unmistakably identifies this as Rodin’s 'Eve.' Multiple photographic angles, including the signature, confirm identification beyond reasonable doubt.
Authenticity Score: 75%
The signature and sculptural detail are consistent with legitimate casts of Rodin’s work. However, as Rodin’s models were cast both during his lifetime and posthumously, with many authorized replicas and some unauthorized copies, without direct foundry marks or provenance documentation, absolute authenticity of this cast as a lifetime or early posthumous edition cannot be confirmed by images alone.
Image Memory Note
Keywords
Rodin, Impressionist sculpture, French bronze, Eve, 19th century sculpture, modern art, Auguste Rodin, fine art, nude
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