Nude Balzac Finest US Lost Wax Bronze Statue by A. Rodin

$1,999.00 price_excluding_tax

In 1891, Rodin received a commission from the Societe des Gens de,Lettres, a literary society, for a monument honoring the great 19th-century writer Honore de Balzac (1799-1850). He often began his sculptures by making nude studies such as this. Rodin’s first idea was to represent Balzac in middle age, when he (like Rodin) was at the height of his creative power. This study of a powerful, broad-bellied, middle aged man was made relatively early in the monument’s process of development. The mass of metal between the figure’s legs is a casting of the remaining clay left from the molding of the figure, indicating that the figure was never intended to be considered for the final monument. Brown or black patina.

Dimensions: 26″H x 14″L. All dimensions are approximate. 

Auguste Rodin born in 1917, was one of the most influential sculptors of the 19th century. His innovative modeling technique and unconventional, often provocative subject matter earned him praise as the greatest sculptor since Michelangelo. Going against academic tradition, Rodin created highly expressive sculptures of the human body in his quest to convey such universal emotions as love, longing, reverie and despair.

 

Description

Our handcrafted bronze sculptures are cast in the finest American bronze using the superior lost wax method, finished in a multi-color patina and mounted on a black marble base with an etched brass plate that bears the name of the statue and the artist. Marble base on most smaller statues is included but optional, please let us know if you don’t want your statue mounted on a marble base.

Jumbo, life-size, monumental and heroic sizes do not come with a marble base.

Made to order, please allow 4-8 weeks for production and delivery.

Color Choices – We usually cast and finish many of our sculptures with what is referred as multi-color patina. Our bronze sculpture selection may also be customized in a number of fire-applied patinas, such as classic French Brown, Verdigris, Italian Green as well as Gold and other custom finish options. Bronze is a durable material that can withstand the test of time, making it a popular choice for sculptures that can last for centuries. All bronze statuary will develop a natural patina when left in nature’s elements. The aged patina on bronzes is often desired, but if not, can be prevented by care and cleaning of the bronze statue with a mild soap and water and by applying beeswax or other polish to prevent an aged patina from forming. Color selection is more a matter of customer preference. Free shipping on all statues.

Additional information

Dimensions 14 × 26 in