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D. RODIN: ADAM In 1880, sculptor Auguste Rodin
(French, 1840–1917) received his first commission from the
French government for an immense work based loosely on
Dante’s Divine Comedy. It was never finished or cast during
Rodin’s lifetime, but a sketchbook in the Musée Rodin in Paris
contains a study for the piece, The Gates of Hell, showing
the gates flanked by standing figures. Poignant images from
this sketch show a dejected Eve and an anguished Adam,
reflecting mankind’s fall from grace. The Museum’s Adam was
cast in bronze (ca. 1910) from Rodin’s original models for this
epic project (1880 and 1881). Our hand-cast reproduction is
bonded bronze and hand patinated. 15"H x 6"W x 5 1/2"D.
80-012752 $495
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E. NEW AMERICAN TIMEPIECE CUFF LINKS As the
availability of mass-produced consumer goods increased in
19th-century America, merchants circulated trade catalogues
to entice customers with their wares. One such publication,
the charming Circular M Will Replenish Your Stock, from
the Museum’s collection, pictures a clock that we have
adapted for our clever cuff links, each with a fully functioning
timepiece. Stainless-steel case. Quartz movement. 3/4" diam.
80-015846 $150
F. NEW MEDIEVAL HERALDIC NECKTIE
The distinguished ceramic traditions of the Middle East
came to the Iberian Peninsula in the 8th century with the
spread of Islam. Adapting both Moorish and Western motifs,
Spanish lusterware became renowned throughout Europe.
The coats-of-arms print of our handsome tie is based on
a 14th-century Spanish lusterware dish in the Museum’s
collection. Silk. 3 5/8"W. Imported. $50
Gold 80-018324
Navy 80-018326
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Burgundy 80-018325
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A–B. PAUL KLEE
NECKTIES A prolific artist,
writer, and teacher, Paul Klee
(German, 1879–1940) was a
distinctive force in 20th-century
art. His playful, inventive
pieces were characterized by
a highly individualized style of
abstracted forms and symbols.
Two gouache and ink paintings
from the Museum’s collection,
one brilliant, one muted, are
the sources for our striking ties.
Silk. 3 3/4"W. Imported. $50
A. Structural I 80-011783
B. Temple Gardens 80-016475
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C. ENGLISH ORMOLU WATCH London
clockmaker Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy’s (English,
1780–1854) Egyptian-style clock features a dial and
mounts of ormolu, or fire-gilded bronze. Our refined
watch adapts the original dial’s glowing design.
Produced in cooperation with the Victoria and Albert
Museum, London. Gold overlay case. Brown leather
strap. Quartz movement. Case 1 3/4" diam.
80-015824 $150
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