A. Rodin (French, 1840) "Le Basier" Terracotta Reproduction Sculpture
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DESCRIPTION: An Auguste Rodin (French, 1840-1917) "Le Basier" ("The Kiss") terracotta reproduction sculpture, by Avla Studios. Dated 1957. Francois Auguste Rene Rodin was a French sculptor, generally considered the founder of modern sculpture. Le Baiser is one of Rodin's best-known and most highly regarded sculptures. The present work portrays a scene from Dante's Inferno. These are the ill-fated lovers, Paolo and Francesca, who were murdered by Francesca's husband and Paolo's brother, Vanni Malatesta. Banished for their adulterous passion, the two lovers were doomed to spend eternity in an embrace. This is a pottery sculpture with a bronze-colored patina finish. With hallmarks "F. Barbedienne", and "1957 Alva Studios".
CIRCA: 1957.
DIMENSIONS: H:10" W: 6" D: 6 1/2".
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CONDITION: With a minor chip on Paolo right hand and on verso. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS(305)-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
CIRCA: 1957.
DIMENSIONS: H:10" W: 6" D: 6 1/2".
Have a similar item to sell? Contact: Info@Akibaantiques.com.
CONDITION: With a minor chip on Paolo right hand and on verso. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS(305)-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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A. Rodin (French, 1840) "Le Basier" Terracotta Reproduction Sculpture
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