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French Impressionist Bronze Sculpture 'Eve' by Auguste Rodin

By: Auguste Rodin

Style: French Impressionist Sculpture

Origin: France

Materials: Bronze

Age: Model conceived 1881, cast 20th century (most existing casts are posthumous, often 1919–c.1960)

Condition: Excellent (well-preserved patina, no evident damage or restoration in images)

Value: $400,000–$2,000,000 (auction estimate depends on provenance, foundry, and casting date; authentic Rodin bronzes command high prices)

Maker's Marks / Writing: Signature inscribed: 'A. Rodin' (visible on the base in the last image)

Date: 2025-06-09 16:43:12.026610

Description:

This is a bronze sculpture depicting a nude female figure, identified as 'Eve,' in a contrapposto pose with her head bowed and her arms crossed in front of her chest. The surface is textured and the form is expressive, showing great emotional depth. The work bears the signature 'A. Rodin,' linking it to the renowned French sculptor Auguste Rodin. This sculpture exemplifies the Impressionist approach to capturing movement and emotion through dynamic anatomical rendering and a loose, tactile surface.

Curator Questions

Curated by Jade

Assessment:

An important work by Auguste Rodin, this bronze depicts 'Eve,' a frequent subject in Rodin's body of work and renowned for its expressive power and emotional intensity. The sculpture's patina and signature are consistent with known examples, although most casts of 'Eve' are posthumous editions authorized by the Musée Rodin. The subject, dynamic stance, and textured modeling are characteristic of Rodin’s late 19th-century sculptures. If this is an authenticated cast from a known foundry with clear provenance, it would be a significant and valuable artwork.

Individual Images:

• The detail image clearly shows 'A. Rodin' inscribed in the base
• typical of authorized Rodin casts. The close-ups reveal the rough
• textured modeling characteristic of Rodin's 'Eve.' No foundry marks are visible in the provided images
• which are often found on the sides or back of the base in authentic casts and could aid in further authentication. The patina appears rich and consistent. No losses
• repairs
• or major discolorations are evident
• and the overall condition is strong.

Provenance:

No provenance documentation visible in images.

Condition:

Excellent (well-preserved patina, no evident damage or restoration in images)

Identification Score: 99%

The pose, modeling style, and signature directly match Rodin's well-known sculpture 'Eve.' Distinctive characteristics, such as the emotional posture and surface finish, are typical of Rodin's work and are frequently seen in museum-quality casts.

Authenticity Score: 80%

The signature and form are consistent with authentic Rodin bronzes, but since most casts were authorized posthumously and many foundries produced editions, definitive authentication would require detailed provenance and foundry marks, which are not visible in the images. The visible patina and signature are strong indicators, but further documentation or foundry stamp would be needed for certainty.

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Keywords

Rodin, Impressionist sculpture, French sculpture, bronze, Eve, 19th century, modern art, France

Report ID:  : f29pm8

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