Auguste Rodin ( 1796 - 1875 ) was a French painter. Auguste Rodin s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 3110.42 USD for NU FÉ MININ AU MASQUE in 2006 to a remarkable record 4896000 USD for EVE in 2014 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.