Réné François Auguste Rodin (French, 1840-1917)
Amour and Psyche
signed 'Rodin' (on upper surface of base) and inscribed with a 'cire perdu' mark (also on upper surface of base). Also bears mark '1/1X' (on underside of base)
bronze with a dark patina
11¼ x 21½ in. (8¼ in. (21 cm.) high including base)
Lot Essay
This cast is number 1 of 12 casts executed with the approval of the Musée Rodin in the mid 1980's. It was cast by the Ferling foundry in Germany.