RODIN, Auguste, (French, 1840-1917): ''La Luxure'', Bronze, affixed to black marble base, bronze measures 14 1/2'' height, signed on the base and stamped ''Alexis Rudier, Paris'' foundry mark, this piece was done after 1900 but before 1952. It was cast separately from the Crouching Woman quotations of the Gates of Hell. The contorted position of full figure leaves knee impression in the cheek. Est. $4000/6000**