Elegant Cultured Marble Statue Rodin THE KISS Classic Marble Item In EXCELLENT Condition Start Price USD 59.99 Current Price USD 59.99 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, November 04, 2008 End Time Thursday, December 04, 2008 Location Sunny California See more about 'Elegant Cultured Marble Statue Rodin THE KISS' Description Elegant Cultured Marble Statue Rodin THE KISS You are bidding on a beautiful cultured marble reproduction statue of Rodin's THE KISS.  This item is in excellent condition.  Here are the details: 8" high (20 cm) Cultured marble base and statue 8 lbs. Here is more information about this statue. Rodin Museum, Paris, 1888-1889The passionate love of Francesca da Rimini and Paolo Malatesta was a theme which Rodin used to inspire The Kiss. Although it was originally intended to be part of the Gates of Hell, Rodin did not feel that it fit and removed the figures to make them an individual statue. Its blend of eroticism and idealism makes it one of the great images of sexual love. The form of the lovers emerges from the highlights and shadows of the statue. Light and shade were used by Rodin to create an impression of actuality. He did with modeling that which his contemporaries, the French impressionist painters, were doing with pigment. The couple are the adulterous lovers Paolo Malatesta and Francesca da Rimini, who were slain by Francesca’s outraged husband. They appear in Dante’s Inferno, which describes how their passion grew as they read the story of Lancelot and Guinevere together. Rodin indicated that his approach to sculpting women was of homage to them and their bodies, not just submitting to men but as full partners in ardor. The consequent eroticism in the sculpture made it controversial. Rodin considered it overly traditional, but it remains as one of his most famous works. This item will ship via Fed Ex ground and will be insured automatically.  You will be provided a tracking number after shipment.  Please look at the picture closely and don't hesitate to email me if you have any questions about this item. I also have several other statues and treasures similar to this item, please check my other auctions for them and I will be glad to combine s/h if you purchase more than one item.  Here is a link to all my Ebay auctions if you would like to browse.  View My Other Items For Sale  Thanks for looking and good luck! Place a Bid!