Description: This is a white sculpture entitled The Kiss Statue (1879-89) by Auguste Rodin.This is a highly collectible, quality, resin sculptu Guaranteed fully authentic vintage antiqueauthorized piece!Heavy measures 5 lbs by ittsel apperently made of heavy resin stoneoriginal vintage made in italy item Measures aprox 10" x 6" history of statue:In 1880 the French sculptor Auguste Rodin received the commission for the Gates of Hell, a decorative door full of statues for the future Museum of Decorative Arts (Musee des Beaux Arts), to be decorated with low reliefs inspired by The Divine Comedy of Dante. Although the Gates of Hell was never completed, some of Rodin's most famous and memorable pieces were originally done for it including The Thinker, Adam, Eve, and The Kiss. He sculpted them in several sizes and exhibited them extensively. This sculpture is based on a love story reported by Dante in his Divine Comedy and sculptured by Rodin for The Gates of Hell. Francesca's father arranged for her to be married to Gianciotto in a political union to end a war between Malatesta and Rimini. Gianciotto's younger brother, Paolo, was sent to advise Francesca. Upon meeting, they fell in love. Tricked into marriage with Gianciotto, Francesca pursued Paolo until one day they were found in her room. Gianciotto thrust a rapier towards Paolo, but struck both Francesca in her bosom and Paolo. The lovers both and were buried together in a tomb. Their love has frequently been illustrated by artists, as Rodin captures the tenderness of their eternal kiss. This beautifully detailed piece retails at galleries for over $120. FREE SHIPPING in the U.S. as pictured ♥Please note photos are part of my description. Thank You for Your Interest and Buy With Confidence. From smoke and pet free home. Please ask any questions before bidding. ShippingItems are shipped by the next business day Mon-Fri.We Only Ship to your confirm paypal shipping addressPictures & Description:Description: We highly encourage you to read listing description and ask any questions you may have before purchasePictures: Please look closely all photos as they are part of the description.Returns: All sales are final otherwise indicatedPaymentsAuctions: Payment expected within 3 days after the auction has ended. If you require more than 3 days to send payment please send me a message.Buy it Now: Immediate payment required.Questions Are Always welcome: however we do reserve the right to decline or not respond to unserious members with no interest on the product or failure to review details of item description or pictures.Offers: Not accepted if the item does not have the "best offer" setting
Price: 85.99 USD
Location: Pasadena, California
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Artist: Auguste Rodin
Unit of Sale: Single-Piece Work
Size: Small (up to 12in.)
Region of Origin: Europe
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Format: Statue
Unit Type: Unit
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Placement: Table
Item Height: 10 in
Style: Expressionism, Figurative Art
Unit Quantity: 1
Item Width: 6 inc
Culture: Italian
Time Period Produced: 2000-Now
Color: White
Title: The Kiss
Period: Contemporary (1970 - 2020)
Material: Resin
Subject: Figures
Main Color: White
Type: Sculpture
Original/Reproduction: Reproduction
Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
Largest Dimension: Less than 12"
Original/ Reproduction: Reproduction
