This sounds like a sound investment during this tight times. Here’s Reuters with more:
One of the Thinker sculptures by French master Auguste Rodin was sold at auction for more than 3 million euros ($4.2 million) in Paris, auctioneers Drouot said Thursday. The bronze, just 72.5 cm (28.5 inches) high, set a record for any of the Thinkers, a series of 21 sculptures made by Rodin in the late 19th century and early 20th century. – from Reuters