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The Kiss was originally sculpted by Auguste Rodin, depicting Francesca da Rimini and Paolo, the younger brother of her husband …
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The Kiss was originally sculpted by Auguste Rodin, depicting Francesca da Rimini and Paolo, the younger brother of her husband (of Dante's Inferno).
Very well-done replicas, as the one you see here, began originating out of Italy, in sizes more suitable for home decor. Many of the best were made by A. B. & F. (Artistiche Botteghe e Fonderie) - a foundry, not a “stamp-and-sell” manufacturing plant. This particular treasure is Oxolite-on-Marble, right at 9¾ inches tall and hand-incised by "G. Furiesi" (a member of the foundry’s original family). At 4 and a half pounds, it just FEELS substantial in your hands.
In the late 1970’s, my mother likely paid between 45,000 and 70,000 Italian Lira. The USD conversion rate of that time would roughly be $55 to $80 USD (equivalent to about $315 today).
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- Dimensions
- 4ʺW × 4ʺD × 10ʺH
- Styles
- Grand Tour
- Styled After
- Auguste Rodin
- Period
- 1970s
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Marble
- Sculpting
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Alabaster
- Condition Notes
- Since my mother’s initial acquisition in the 1970’s, it has been very well taken care of, never placed in sunlight, … moreSince my mother’s initial acquisition in the 1970’s, it has been very well taken care of, never placed in sunlight, and has never collected dust. My mother has always placed it in one of her glass cabinets, or carefully hid away altogether. She’s steadfast when it comes to caring for all her Italian collectibles. less
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