The Musée Rodin, founded by Auguste Rodin and heir to the sculptor since his death in 1917, publishes reproductions of sculptures made from the original molds in its collections.
Each piece is hand-patinated by their artisans and inspected by the museum’s curators.
Therefore, each object is unique and tells a story that blends modernity and craftsmanship, reflecting the spirit of Auguste Rodin’s work. The reproductions of The Thinker, The Kiss, and The Cathedral have become true decorative icons, echoing the museum’s distinctive approach.

Shortly before his death, in 1916, Auguste Rodin (1840-1917) donated all of his work to the French State. In return, the hotel Biron is a museum dedicated to the sculptor.                                             
Thus, the artist bequeathes his works but also his copyright and thanks to the collection of original molds, the bronzes edition allows the diffusion of his work.  These editions are limited to 12 casts.
Once this limit is reached, and since the 1960s, the museum has been publishing the most faithful resin reproductions from the original mold. The molds are the matrix of the work.
Each reproduction published by the museum is a piece of art in its own right, hand-patched by artisans and controlled by the institution’s curators.                                                                                    
Like the work of Auguste Rodin, these exceptional creations tell a story combining modernity and know-how. 
Today, the reproductions of The Thinker, The Kiss or The Cathedral have become true icons in the world of decoration and echo this unprecedented approach carried by the museum.

A MOLD

As the heir to the artist’s copyright since his death in 1917, the museum, in accordance with Rodin’s own wishes, publishes and sells original bronze works.
 These are from the original molds bequeathed by the artist. These editions are limited to 12 casts.
Once this limit is reached, and since the 1960s, the museum has continued to publish highly faithful resin reproductions from the original molds. The molds are the matrix of the artwork.

A KNOW HOW

Each reproduction requires great know how and involves both the museum’s teams and its artisans.
A team of restorers works to restore the original mold, often over a century old. From this original mold, a plaster cast is made, followed by a second mold. The artisans then pour a specific resin into it.
Made from a unique blend of pigments, powder, and talc, the patina is applied by hand to each reproduction to give it the appearance of bronze, plaster, stone, or marble.

The Musée Rodin is delighted to present its sculpture reproductions at the Maison&Objet fair within the Studio Signature Hall 5A, as it brings together key players in decoration and design, both in France and internationally.

Credits: © agence photographique du musée Rodin - Jérôme Manoukian et © agence photographique du   musée Rodin – Pauline Hisbacq