Claudel’s 'The Mature Age' Auctioned for €3.1 Million in France

A bronze sculpture by French artist Camille Claudel, titled 'The Mature Age,' sold for over $3 million at auction in France. The sculpture, which reflects Claudel's tumultuous relationship with fellow artist Auguste Rodin, was discovered in an abandoned flat near the Eiffel Tower. Auctioneer Matthieu Semont stumbled upon the piece while lifting a dust sheet during an inventory, revealing its significant historical and artistic value. The work depicts an elderly woman dragging an aging man away, while a younger woman implores him, symbolizing Claudel's emotional struggles following her breakup with Rodin. This latest sale adds to Claudel's growing reputation, which has seen her works fetch impressive sums at auction in recent years. Two other versions of 'The Mature Age' are currently displayed at prominent Paris museums.