# Rodin Two Holding Hands Statue – Small Gesture Study, Parastone Museum Replica (RO25)

## Rodin Holding Hands Statue: A Study of Touch and Near-Intertwining

The **Rodin holding hands statue** (RO25) shows a simple, powerful moment: a man’s hand reaching over a woman’s hand. The gesture feels quiet and personal, like a pause before contact becomes a full clasp. Rodin often proved that hands can “speak” without faces or bodies. Here, the entire story is told through touch, weight, and proximity.

This small museum replica is made for close viewing. Set it on a desk, a shelf, or near art books. The bronze-like finish highlights knuckles, tendons, and the soft rise of the fingers. Even at a small scale, the **Rodin holding hands statue** has presence. It invites you to look again, from a new angle, and notice the emotional charge in a simple reach.

## What Makes This Hands Sculpture Different

Rodin created many hand studies, but this one is not a “cathedral” shape and not a formal clasp. It is about the space between. The top hand rests and reaches. The lower hand receives and steadies. That imbalance is the point. It suggests protection, longing, support, or a promise that is still forming.

Because the sculpture is compact, you can rotate it and “read” the gesture in different ways. One view emphasizes the curve of the fingers. Another view emphasizes the gap between the palms. This is why collectors and artists like it. The **Rodin holding hands statue** works as both a poetic object and a practical study of form.

## Historical Context: Rodin and the Language of Hands

Rodin modeled fragments with intention. Hands, heads, and torsos can carry emotion as strongly as complete figures. In the late 19th century, he explored how gesture can express inner life. This work dates to roughly **1890–1900**, when Rodin’s focus on expressive modeling was central to his art.

The realism here is not polished perfection. It is lived-in truth. The surfaces feel handled, as if motion just passed through them. Rodin’s sculptures often feel like a moment caught in clay, still warm with feeling. That quality is why a small object like this can feel so human.

## Parastone Replica Details

This museum-style reproduction is part of the **Parastone** collection of collectible replicas. Parastone is known for producing small-scale sculptures that keep the spirit of the original work. The result is a piece you can live with every day, without needing a museum pedestal.

-   **Artwork:** Two Holding Hands (gesture study), circa 1890–1900
-   **Artist:** Auguste Rodin
-   **Collection:** Parastone Museum Replicas
-   **Material:** Resin with bronze-like finish
-   **Display style:** Small-scale figurine, paperweight size
-   **Dimensions:** 3 3/4 in L × 3 in W × 1 3/4 in H
-   **Weight:** 5 oz
-   **Part Number:** RO25

## Why Artists and Collectors Love This Piece

This piece is small, but it is a serious study. The forms are clear. The anatomy is convincing. The overlapping shapes teach you how hands sit in space. That makes it a helpful model for artists learning to draw the human form. Place it under a lamp and sketch the shadows. Rotate it and sketch again.

Collectors also enjoy the symbolism. Hands can stand for love, partnership, care, grief, or reunion. The **Rodin** **statue of two holding hands** does not force a single meaning. It leaves room for your own story. That openness is part of Rodin’s genius. He gives you a gesture, not a lecture.

## How to Display It

Because it is paperweight-sized, this sculpture works well in intimate places. Try a desk, nightstand, entry table, or bookshelf near letters and photographs. It also pairs nicely with other hand studies. A small grouping of “Rodin hands” feels thoughtful and modern. It can be a daily reminder of connection.

## Explore Related Rodin Hands Sculptures at Museumize

-   [Rodin sculpture collection](https://www.museumize.com/collections/artist-rodin-thinker-kiss)
-   Small version with the cathedral roof gesture: [Rodin Cathedral Hands (RO26)](https://www.museumize.com/products/rodin-cathedral-clasping-hands-statue-ro17-1)
-   Larger display size for a statement shelf: [Rodin Cathedral Hands Large 10H (RO17)](https://www.museumize.com/products/rodin-cathedral-clasping-hands-gesture-of-togetherness-statue-10h-1)
-   A miniature hands piece with a different pose: [Rodin Clasping Hands Miniature (PA20RO)](https://www.museumize.com/products/rodin-clasping-hands-miniature)

## For More Reading

-   Rodin’s life and approach to sculpture: [Rodin Museum: About Auguste Rodin](https://rodinmuseum.org/collection/about-auguste-rodin)
-   Museum context for Rodin’s lovers works: [North Carolina Museum of Art on Rodin’s The Kiss](https://learn.ncartmuseum.org/artwork/the-kiss/)
-   Symbolism of the kiss in art history: [Essay on “The Art of the Kiss” in visual culture](https://owlcation.com/humanities/the-art-of-the-kiss)

## Details

- **Price:** 39.0 USD
- **Vendor:** Parastone
- **Type:** Statues
- **Tags:** artist-rodin-thinker-kiss, material-bronze-finish, size-mini-under-4-in, statues

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 39.00 USD | In stock |

## Images

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- Detail of Two Holding Hands Small Figurine Expressive Statue by Rodin 3.75L - Museumize.com

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> Updated: 2026-06-01