1078 - The Rape of the Sabine Women. Neoclassical School. 19th century.

The Rape of the Sabine Women. Neoclassical School. 19th century. Alabaster sculpture. This complex and dynamic composition reproduces with remarkable virtuosity the famous scene of the Rape of the Sabine Women, immortalized by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. The work depicts three figures intertwined in a whirlwind of movement, where the drama is accentuated by gestures of desperation, struggle, and power. The woman, suspended with her arm raised, conveys tension and fragility; the young man holding her displays a vigorous physique, while the third figure, crouching, intensifies the upward momentum of the entire composition. The treatment of the alabaster, with its smooth, translucent surface, lends itself to refined modeling of volumes and smooth transitions, evoking the idealized aesthetic of 19th-century Neoclassical sculpture. Dimensions: 44 x 15 x 14 cm. Due to its age and history of use, this lot may show signs of wear and previous interventions. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, no specialized technical testing has been performed. The absence of any mention of restorations does not guarantee that none exist. You may request additional information before placing a bid. This does not affect the buyer’s statutory rights.