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Auguste Rodin — Faune et faunesse dit aussi Vieux chêne
Auguste Rodin

Faune et faunesse dit aussi Vieux chêne

1885

"Faune et faunesse dit aussi Vieux chêne" is a bronze sculpture by Auguste Rodin depicting two mythological faun figures in an intimate, intertwined composition that emphasizes sensual movement and naturalistic form. The work exemplifies Rodin's characteristic approach to modeling the human body with expressive surfaces and dynamic poses, while the alternative title referencing an old oak tree suggests themes of nature and timelessness. Cast in bronze, the sculpture demonstrates Rodin's mastery of translating clay models into this durable medium while preserving the spontaneous quality of his original conception.

Medium
bronze

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Modern Discoveries

February 19, 2025

Estimate: $12,000$18,000

Lot 245

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Auguste Rodin, Faune et faunesse dit aussi Vieux chêne, 1885

"Faune et faunesse dit aussi Vieux chêne" is a bronze sculpture by Auguste Rodin depicting two mythological faun figures in an intimate, intertwined composition that emphasizes sensual movement and naturalistic form. The work exemplifies Rodin's characteristic approach to modeling the human body with expressive surfaces and dynamic poses, while the alternative title referencing an old oak tree suggests themes of nature and timelessness. Cast in bronze, the sculpture demonstrates Rodin's mastery of translating clay models into this durable medium while preserving the spontaneous quality of his original conception.

Medium
bronze
Year
1885
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Bronze Sculpture, 19th-20th Century, Romantic Aesthetic, French Artist, Sensual and mysterious, Figurative Art, Mythological Figures, Symbolism, Relief Sculpture, Nature and mythology

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Collected by

Cleveland Museum of Art, Alex Capecelatro