Auction on
15 November 2020 - 14:30 (CET) -
8-10, rue de Castries - 69002 Lyon
One of Rodin's most famous pieces, encapsulating the modernity intrinsic to his work, has reappeared in Lyon. Is it chance or fate?
Auguste Rodin (1840-1917), Ève, small model with square base and flat feet, bronze with shaded brown patina, sand casting produced by Alexis Rudier between 1905 and 1917, signed "A. Rodin" on the inside of the base, h. 75.3 cm. Estimate: €400,000/600,000
Auguste Rodin (1840-1917), Ève, small model with square base and flat feet, bronze with shaded brown patina, sand casting produced by Alexis Rudier between 1905 and 1917, signed "A. Rodin" on the inside of the base, h. 75.3 cm. Estimate: €400,000/600,000
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