This Museum Replica reproduces Auguste Rodin’s bronze bust Study of Honoré de Balzac (1891–1892), a preparatory work for the artist’s controversial Monument to Balzac. Measuring 52.7 × 39.4 × 32.4 cm in the original, the bust presents Balzac not as an idealized portrait but as an embodiment of intellectual force and creative energy, marked by Rodin’s characteristic rough modeling, visible tool marks, and dynamic surface treatment.
The 3D printed replica is produced from high-resolution digital scans of museum-held examples, preserving the sculpture’s proportions, texture, and psychological intensity.
Available materials for the Study of Honoré de Balzac:
- White Nylon Polished finish for a smooth tactile surface. This is the most economical option.
- Black Nylon Finished with a Color Touch post-printing treatment. The process yields high resistance to scratching and abrasion, uniform color consistency across production batches, and stable results suitable for multiple identical parts.
- Bronze, Gold Plated Brass, White Rhodium Plated Brass Produced via lost-wax metal casting. A 3D printed master model in wax serves as the exact replica. A plaster mold is formed around the master, and molten metal is cast to replace the wax, resulting in solid metal objects with refined detail and an elegant metallic appearance.
More about the materials: https://www.sculpteo.com/en/materials/
Due to production constraints in certain materials, oversized objects are reproduced at a reduced scale compared to the original dimensions. Hollowing may be applied internally to reduce material use and cost where technically necessary.


















