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"Wrestling the Lion, " Rare Nude Male Sculpture by Fritz Behn
By Fritz Behn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
bronze depicts a strong male figure pulling open the jaw of a lion in his attempt to overcome his
Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Indian Bronze Model of a Lion
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A naive Indian bronze model of a lion, probably, 19th century.
Category

Antique 1870s North American Animal Sculptures

Pair Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs Guardian Lions Antique
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous pair of bronze Chinese foo dogs Great look to this pair which are a perfect left and right
Category

Vintage 1920s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Gilded Bronze Venetian Winged Lion Fire Chenets
Located in Victoria, BC
A lovely set of Antique Gilded Bronze Venetian Winged Lion Fire Chenets aka. firedogs/andirons
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Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Antique Chinese Patinated Bronze Fu Lions
Located in Cypress, CA
Decorative matching pair of Chinese patinated bronze seated fu lions. Mid-20th century.  
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

1940s Polished Bronze Plated Antonio Canova Lion Bookends
By Antonio Canova
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of 1940s polished bronze plated metal lion bookends. Signed: “Antonio Canova. 1757-1822
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Vintage 1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Bronze Tiger Cat Statue Lion Panther Casting
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful bronze casting of a tiger cat At over two mentres from head to tail this is almost
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Vintage 1980s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Polish Modernist Man Leaping Leopard Bronze Expressionist Art Sculpture
By Dominik Albinski
Located in Surfside, FL
Signed bronze from small edition of 8. plus 4 artists proofs Dominic Albinski, was born in South
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Early 2000s Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of bronze and marble lion book ends
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of bronze and marble lion book ends. Good quality reproduction of crouching bronze lions
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21st Century and Contemporary English Grand Tour Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Jeweled Burmese Bronze Chinthe Guardian Lion Foo Dogs
By Tony Duquette
Located in Chamblee, GA
Heavy unusual decorated bronze guardian foo lions, a pair. Burmese or Thai in origin. Produced
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Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Polish-South African Modernist Bronze "The Rose" Expressionist Sculpture
By Dominik Albinski
Located in Surfside, FL
Signed bronze from small edition of 8. Dominik Albiński (born 1975, South Africa) Dominic
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Early 2000s Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Granite, Bronze

Stunning Signed by Barye Strong Large Lion Bronze Statue
By Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
(13.0in) This lion sculpture is in good antique condition throughout with some signs of age. The antique
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Vintage Pair of Cast Bronze Seated Lions 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a very interesting patinated bronze sculpture of a pair of lions, late 20th Century in date
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Vintage 1980s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

A Very Fine French Antique Gilt Bronze Lion Motif Ink Well
Located in Tarzana, CA
A Very Fine French Antique Gilt Bronze Lion Motif Ink Well France, Circa 1910 Dimension
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Bronze Lion on a Rock by Cartier, c1920
By Thomas Francois-Cartier
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
bronze sculpture, "LION SUR UN ROCHER," signed, on carved stone pedestal. Cartier was an animal
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Vintage 1920s French Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Rare Brutalist Mexican Sculpture Pendant Necklace Signed Bronze Pal Kepenyes
By Pal Kepenyes
Located in Surfside, FL
sculptor and researcher of Hungarian art, whose artistic production includes sculptures of small and medium
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1960s Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Rare Pair of bronze statues of French Lions, 1800s
Located in Milano, IT
allure. Cast entirely in bronze, these lions bear traces of antiquity beneath their paws, a subtle
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Antique Early 1800s French Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Temple Lion Foo Dogs on Marble Pedestals, Pair
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
Pair of bronze cast Foo Dogs on a marble pedestal. The pair will guard your entryway or any space
Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Louis Vidal circa 1868 "Striding Lion" French Bronze Animalier
By Louis Vidal
Located in Dallas, TX
signed "VIDAL" by his foot. The bronze was cast after Vidals plaster lion first exhibited at the Paris
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Antique 1860s French Beaux Arts Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Rare Brutalist Mexican Sculpture Pendant Necklace Signed Bronze Pal Kepenyes
By Pal Kepenyes
Located in Surfside, FL
sculptures of small and medium format, jewelry and miniature decorative pieces, all made by hand, without any
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1960s Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Lions Guardians 18th/19th century
Located in Sofia, BG
Lions Guardians 18th/19th century is a sculpture by an unknown artist About the artwork Khmer
Category

18th Century Old Masters Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Silver

Antoine-Louis Barye Bronze Striding Lion Barbedienne, circa 1880
By Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in Dallas, TX
Antoine-Louis Barye (French, 1796-1875) bronze striding lion, F Barbedienne Fondeur foundry, circa
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Antique 1880s French Beaux Arts Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Lion on Custom Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
Behold this exquisite 19th-century French gilt bronze lion head architectural fragment, a
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Antique 19th Century French Beaux Arts Mounted Objects

Materials

Bronze

Rachid Khimoune French Algerian Arab Art Brut Bronze Sculpture Abstract Figure
Located in Surfside, FL
2009 « The Children of the World », 21 Bronze sculptures, Dubaï. UAE 2007 « Naomi the African girl
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20th Century Expressionist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Antique Japanese Figural Bronze Lion Passant Signed, Carved Base
Located in Big Flats, NY
Large antique Japanese figural bronze sculpture of lion passant standing on carved wood base
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

1980s Pair of Seated Bronze Lions with Ball in Paw
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Pair of Seated Bronze Lions with Ball in Paw
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Automobile Bronze Sculpture Car, John Kearney Auto Toy Art Chicago Modernist
By John Kearney
Located in Surfside, FL
Tin Man and the bronze Cowardly Lion. his work is in the collections of Chicago's Museum of
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20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French Patinated Bronze Lion from the 19th Century, Signed Delabriere
By Paul Edouard Delabriere
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite 19th-century French patinated bronze lion, bearing the signature of the renowned
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Lion Fragment on Custom Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible 19th century French gilt bronze hardware fragment depicting a lion with an open mouth
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Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Classical Cast Bronze Statue of a Woman Lion, c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Classical statue offers cast bronze construction with a woman raising a laurel wreath
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Antique Late 19th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Automobile Bronze Sculpture Car, John Kearney Auto Toy Art Chicago Modernist
By John Kearney
Located in Surfside, FL
Tin Man and the bronze Cowardly Lion. his work is in the collections of Chicago's Museum of
Category

20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Italian Bronze Lions After Canova
Located in Essex, MA
Each with resting pose on a plinth base. Modelled from originals in marble carved in 1792 for the tomb of Pope Clement XIII, another pair cast later are at the entrance of the Corcor...
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Antique 1790s Italian Grand Tour Animal Sculptures

Fine and Grand Antique English Bronze Dish, Lion, circa 1860
Located in Bath, GB
This is a stunning and fine quality cast bronze dish with a grand and very British subject of a
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Antique 1860s English High Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Solid Black Bronze Pi Xiu Lions Paperweights
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of heavy, substantial bronze Pi Xiu beasts. These animals are mythical beasts believed to
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Lion Bookends Georges Raoul Garreau, France, 1930
By Georges Garreau
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful pair of Art Deco bronze lion bookends by the French sculptor Georges Raoul Garreau, ca
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Brutalist Bronze Sculpture by Bill Lett
By Bill Lett
Located in Winnetka, IL
A Brutalist bronze sculpture of a lion by Bill Lett retaining its original base and label on the
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Lion s Head Wall Plaque
Located in Buchanan, NY
Very handsome cast iron lion's head wall plaque with a nice bronze patina in 1/4" metal.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

2 Bronze Chimera of Arezzo Mythological Guardian Lion Snake Figurines 11"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of bronze mythological guardian lion / fu / foo dog figurines with pine cone like manes and
Category

Late 20th Century Classical Greek Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Neo Classical Italian Bronze Lion on a Wood Base
Located in Catania, Sicilia
This is a 19th-century Neoclassical Italian bronze sculpture of a lion. The piece depicts a
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Chinese Bronze Fu Lion Guardians, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
These tall bronze Fu lions once guarded the entrance to a grand Chinese home. Also known as shizi
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Rock Crystal, Bronze

Antoine Louis Barye Lion Qui marche 17 Inch
By Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in Dallas, TX
ANTOINE LOUIS BARYE (FRENCH 1795-1875) Lion Qui Marche; The Walking Lion is an iconic Barye bronze
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1870s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Magnificent Large Pair of Cast Bronze Medici Lions Late 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a historically interesting bronze sculpture of a pair of lions after the original Medici
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Vintage 1970s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pride in Profile, 19th C. Bronze Lion Lioness Reliefs after Barye
By Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in New York, NY
Antoine-Louis Barye (1796–1875), Pair of Green-Patinated Bronze Bas-Reliefs: Lion and Lioness
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Antique Bronze, The Lion of Senegal Attacking an Antelope-Delabrierre 1866
By Paul Edouard Delabriere
Located in Dallas, TX
large bronze sculpture is by Edouard Delabrierre and dated 1866. The bronze has a beautiful verdigris
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Antique 1860s French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Monumental French Louis XV Style Bronze Lion Head Door Knocker
Located in Houston, TX
19th century monumental French bronze door knocker in the shape of a lion head in the style of
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Guardian Lion Figure, Chinese, Bronze Ornament, Buddhist Icon, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique guardian lion figure. A Chinese, bronze Buddhist icon ornament, dating to the
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Bronze Models of Recumbent Lions
Located in New York, NY
Pair of bronze lions, each mounted on porphyry base. Style of Antonio Canova.
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Late 19th Century Patinated Bronze Lion on Base by Julius Heinrich Haehnel
By Julius Heinrich Haehnel
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th century patinated bronze Grand Tour sculpture of a lion, with traces of verdigris in
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Antique 1880s German Grand Tour Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Meiji Period Bronze Study of a Lion and Lioness by ‘Genryusai Seiya’
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Meiji period bronze study of a lion and lioness, the lion striding forward and snarling with the
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Pair of Grand Tour Bronze Lions on Marble Bases 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb pair of patinated bronze "Grand Tour" lions, dating from the late 19th century
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Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Large Pair of Early 20th Century Bronzes of a Lion and Tiger
Located in Long Island City, NY
A large pair of early 20th century bronzes of a lion and tiger. Both animals on their hind legs
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Old Vienna Bronze Cold-painted Figure of a small Lion, Franz Bergmann
By Franz Bergmann
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Superb Old Vienna bronze cold-painted figure of a small lion Has an impressed maker's mark which
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Early 20th Century Austrian Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Animalier Bronze Study Entitled Lion Assis No 3 by Antoine L Barye
By Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in London, GB
Magnificent 19th century French bronze figure of a majestic seated lion with beautiful autumnal
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Antique 1850s French Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco "Lion Couche" Bronze on Black Marble Base by Josue Dupon
By Josue Dupon
Located in San Diego, CA
Large Art Deco lying lion "lion couche" bronze on black marble base by Belgian sculptor Josue Dupon
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Old Vienna Cold Painted Bronze Figure of a Small Lion, Signed Franz Bergmann
By Franz Bergmann
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Superb Old Vienna cold painted bronze lion figure Signed (impressed mark) underside "Geschutzt" for
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Early 20th Century Austrian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Large Bronze Thai Temple Guardian Foo Lion Dogs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A pair of large bronze Thai temple guardian foo lion dogs These are a very impressive pair of
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Antique Late 19th Century Thai Medieval Animal Sculptures

Large 19th Century French Grand Tour Bronze Recumbent Lion on Carved Wood Base
Located in New York, NY
Large 19th century French Grand Tour patinated bronze recumbent lion on an arbalète, or crossbow
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Depending on the culture, a lion statue can symbolize a variety of things. In Buddhist culture, lion statues bring peace and prosperity, while in China, the lion statues act as guardians. In Italy a lion statue symbolizes power and prestige. You’ll find a collection of lion statues from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell if a bronze sculpture is real, start by scratching the dark coating on the metal called the patina. If the mark appears reddish-gold to yellow in color, you likely have an authentic bronze piece. Black or gray indicates a replica. When you strike a bronze statue, it should produce a ringing sound. A thud or knocking sound likely means the piece is another type of metal. Find a collection of expertly vetted bronze sculptures on 1stDibs.
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    Many artists are famous for bronze sculptures. Some well-known works include L’Homme Au Doigt by Alberto Giacometti, The Thinker by Auguste Rodin, the Baldachin of San Pedro by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, the Bronco Buster by Frederic Remington and David by Donatello. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of bronze sculptures from some of the world's top galleries.
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    Yes, bronze sculptures are indeed cast. The sculptures are made by pouring the molten metal into a cast or mold, and leaving it to set. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of bronze sculptures from top sellers around the world.
  • It means that the sculpture is made from bronze and not a resin
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bronze will begin to patina as it ages, and is a great way to check the age of a bronze piece. Bronze generally uses copper as an alloy, which captures an underlying and beautiful pink color. You can also have a professional determine the age of your bronze sculpture. Shop a collection of antique bronze sculptures from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    No one knows who produced the first bronze sculpture. The oldest known bronze statue, Dancing Girl, dates back to approximately 2500 BCE and was created in lost-wax casting by an unknown artist. It is said to have originated from the Indus Valley Civilization in what is now Pakistan. Shop a selection of bronze sculptures from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Nataraja is the most famous of the Chola bronze sculptures. These pieces depict the god Shiva dancing joyfully. Shiva was the deity believed to protect the Chola dynasty. As a result, many artisans produced works depicting the god. Shop a range of bronze sculptures on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    Yes, bronze sculptures may be worth something. The artist, age, size, subject matter and condition of sculptures all play a role in determining their value. Bronze pieces by well-known artists like Alberto Giacometti and Constantin Brâncuși have sold for millions in the past. If a sculpture doesn't have much value based on its artistic merit, historical importance or other characteristics, the bronze metal itself may have value as scrap metal. For a valuation of a particular piece, use the services of an experienced art dealer or certified appraiser. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of bronze sculptures.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To make his bronze sculptures, Alberto Giacometti first created the form and shape with clay and plaster. He would often revise his model many times before producing the final mold for the bronze. You'll find a collection of Alberto Giacometti art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    The South Indian dynasty that was the most famous for bronze sculptures was the Chola dynasty, which lasted from the 300s BCE to 1279 CE. Artisans of the time produced sculptures for impressive temples like the Great Living Chola Temples in Tamil Nadu, which were constructed during the period. Find a range of bronze sculptures from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
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    One of the most famous bronze sculptures by Auguste Rodin is “The Thinker,” a depiction of a male figure sitting on a rock, leaning over with his head resting on his chin in contemplation. Auguste Rodin was a French sculptor who many consider the founder of modern sculpture. Many of his pieces are popular in today’s art world. Browse a range of Auguste Rodin art from reputable sellers on 1stDibs.