Auguste (rené François) Rodin ( 1840 - 1917 ) was a French painter and sculptor, considered the founder of modern sculpture. Auguste (rené François) Rodin s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices greatly surpassing estimated prices, varying from 21396.19 USD for Pleiade in 2002 to a remarkable record 15285000 USD for LE PENSEUR, TAILLE DE LA PORTE DIT MOYEN MOD√à