Join us for the story of a real-life fine art mystery featuring the work of sculptor Auguste Rodin, a recent college graduate, and a suburb in New Jersey.

Presenter Mallory Mortillaro tells the story of a journey to authenticate a marble bust of Napoleon sculpted by Auguste Rodin, which had been sitting in a New Jersey town hall for almost 80 years.  She recounts the story of being hired straight out of college for a part time art cataloging project and how it morphed into a search for this mysterious piece’s provenance, eventually culminating in its authentication by the world’s leading Rodin expert.  Discover the story of Geraldine Rockefeller Dodge, the woman who gifted this artwork, along with an entire town hall, all in the name of her one and only lost son. This story was featured in a 2017 New York Times piece. 

This program will be hosted on the meeting platform Zoom. Registration is required to attend. Questions? Call 302-834-4148.