Rodin Age of Bronze Elegant Male Nude Rare Bronze Marble Statue Sculpture Deal

Description: . . Rodin Age of Bronze Elegant Male Nude Rare Bronze Marble Statue Sculpture Deal Condition: This sculpture is in perfect condition. Bronze Dimensions with Marble Base: Height 13.5" x Width 4.5" Marble Dimensions: 4.5" X 4.5" Height without base: 12" Weight : 9 LBS Inventory : 68XN0937S7513.586 This is a bronze replica of Auguste Rodin's 'Adam' sculpture. In 1880, Rodin proposed to Turquet, the Undersecretary for Fine Arts, to flank his 'Gates of Hell' by two colossal statues: Adam and Eve, the first sinners. The Gates of Hell is a monumental sculptural group that depicts a scene from "The Inferno", the first section of Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy written in the early 14th century. He had visited the two most famous versions of this subject: Masaccio's 'Adam and Eve' in Santa Maria Novella, Florence, and the Sistine Chapel in Rome with Michelangelo's frescos , featuring Adam reaching his hand out to God as the central scene. But being dissatisfied with his first outline of 'Adam', because he thought it too close to Michelangelo's style, he destroyed this first version. Rodin made Adam look down instead of facing his Father-Creator. We understand this downward look as an expression of shame and guilt expressing the shame and remorse after the Fall to sin. He is posed in a contrapposto but unnatural pose as though the feeling of remorse writhes his body. He was captures using the age-old method of lost wax casting and finished with brown patina stain. Adam is mounted upon a black marble base with the European Bronze Finery stamp of quality and the artist Rodin's signature. François-Auguste-René Rodin (12 November 1840 – 17 November 1917), known as Auguste Rodin was a French sculptor. Although Rodin is generally considered the progenitor of modern sculpture, he did not set out to rebel against the past. He was schooled traditionally, took a craftsman-like approach to his work, and desired academic recognition, although he was never accepted into Paris's foremost school of art. From the unexpected realism of his first major figure—inspired by his 1875 trip to Italy—to the unconventional memorials whose commissions he later sought, Rodin's reputation grew, such that he became the preeminent French sculptor of his time. By 1900, he was a world-renowned artist. Shipping Terms : Most of our items are shipped via USPS (United States Postal Service) mail or UPS. Most orders are shipped within 24-48 hours of purchase. Please be aware that not all items are available for USPS shipping due to size and weight. We do ship to Hawaii, Alaska, Canada, Puerto Rico, APO/AE, and U.S. Virgin Islands, however, an additional charge may be required. Please contact us before making any purchases in these areas. For Non-USA customers, you may be responsible for all duty, tax, brokerage fees that may be due upon delivery (shipping costs cover freight charges only). We also ship internationally. Please refer to the "Shipping and Handling" chart for the rates for each area. Payment : We accept just about any form of payment. PayPal, Master Card, Visa or American Express credit cards. Money orders, cashiers checks, and even personal or business checks. For governmental institutions, we will also accept a purchase order. Please understand that for personal or business checks we have to wait for the check to clear (usually 7 days) before shipping. Condition : New Detailed Hand Crafted Hot Cast Bronze ~Not Resin~ Satisfaction Guaranteed. This is Stock Photo, Slight Color Variation!! Listing and template services provided by inkFrog

Price: 239.4 USD

Location: Westbury, New York

End Time: 2024-01-10T08:00:12.000Z

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