France exhibition celebrates Rodin’s sculptures

A marble masterpiece forgotten for more than a century is expected to sell for almost $1m. The artwork is by master French sculptor Auguste Rodin, who died 100 years ago.

A marble masterpiece forgotten for more than a century is expected to sell for almost $1m.

The artwork is by master French sculptor Auguste Rodin, who died 100 years ago.

The work is being auctioned off as part of a series of events in Paris celebrating his life.

Al Jazeera’s Natacha Butler reports from Paris.