{"product_id":"rodin-the-thinker-chalkware-statue-artistic-royal-krafts-bronze-finish-10in","title":"Rodin The Thinker Chalkware Statue, Royal Krafts, Bronze Finish, 10 in","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA decorative plaster (chalkware) reproduction of Auguste Rodin's The Thinker, the seated nude figure with his chin resting on his hand and his elbow on his knee. It has a bronze-tone painted finish with darker green-brown shading, and the figure sits on a rock-like seat above a square stepped base. The modeling of the back, arms and feet is well defined. At 10 inches tall and nearly 4 pounds, it makes a solid accent for a desk, bookshelf, study or office.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBackground\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Thinker began as part of Rodin's Gates of Hell in the 1880s and became one of the best-known sculptures in the world, reproduced in many sizes. This copy has a molded oval mark on the back of the base reading \"Artistic Royal Kraft Ltd\" around a © symbol. Artistic Royal Krafts Ltd. made painted chalkware statues, and pieces of theirs dated in the 1960s appear on the market. It is cast plaster with a painted finish, not bronze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePre-owned with clear wear. The bronze-tone paint has chipped in many spots, showing the white plaster underneath, most noticeably on the face and ears, the forearm and hand resting on the knee, the toes, and a larger patch on the front corner of the base. There are also scattered scratches and rubs. No breaks or missing parts. Please see all photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt measures 10 x 4.8 x 4.3 inches (H x W x D) and weighs about 3 lb 12 oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree standard shipping within the US, packed securely.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Belle Afrik Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60894436557086,"sku":"BA-1718","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1081\/5176\/7326\/files\/WhatsAppImage2026-11-07at07.55.09_12.jpg?v=1794057379","url":"https:\/\/belleafrikarts.com\/products\/rodin-the-thinker-chalkware-statue-artistic-royal-krafts-bronze-finish-10in","provider":"Belle Afrik Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}