Auguste Rodin (1840-1917), Baiser, moyen modèle dit "Taille de la Porte" - modèle avec base simplifiée

Auguste Rodin (1840-1917)
Baiser, moyen modèle dit "Taille de la Porte" - modèle avec base simplifiée
signed, inscribed and numbered 'Rodin au docteur Vivier 1ère épreuve' (on the back of the base)
bronze with brown patina with red undertones
Height: 34 in. (86.4 cm.)
Conceived in 1885; one of three casts by Griffoul & Lorge between 1888-1890; this example cast in July 1890

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Pre-Lot Text
THE PROPERTY OF AN IMPORTANT NEW YORK COLLECTOR