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Abduction of the Sabines after the model of Giovanni da Bologna

Abduction of the Sabines after the model of Giovanni da Bologna

The sculptural group “The Abduction of the Sabines”, made using the technique of copper electroplating according to the model of the Florentine master Giovanni da Bologna, a representative of the early Baroque. The work illustrates a well-known plot of Roman history when robbers and pirates, associates of Romulus, invited the neighboring Sabine tribe to visit in order to get women, at a signal from Romulus, the Romans rushed to grab the maidens, pushing away their fathers and husbands. Thus ensuring the future of the eternal city. The work is being built by a spiral screw; from the defeated and begging for mercy, to the solemn possession of the prey at the top. The expression of the struggle is ensured by the multidirectionality of the hands. Passion and valuing what is possessed is the leitmotif of the protagonist.The Florentine master Giovani da Bologna, nicknamed Giambologna, is considered one of the best masters of late mannerism. The sculptural group he created combines the classical nude forms characteristic of Greek sculpture and the dynamism of mannerism. In 1563, Giambologna became a member of the prestigious Academy of Arts in Florence. He creates his first masterpiece for the city of Bologna: after receiving payment for the bronze sculpture of Neptune, the master creates it for the fountain of the same name. The design of the sculpture of the Sabine Women began in 1579. Initially, the artist planned to create only two figures, as can be seen from the preparatory bronze blanks (Capodimonte Museum, Naples), but then he added a third figure, as evidenced by wax models (Victoria and Albert Museum, London). A full-scale plaster model of the sculpture can be seen in the Galleria dellAccademia in Florence. The statue illustrates the legend of the beginning of the “Sabine War”. Almost the entire population of Rome consisted of men, and local tribes did not allow their women to marry Romans due to their poverty. Romulus organizes a celebration in the city, inviting many guests, including his neighbors, and at a certain point in the celebration, a violent abduction of women occurs, subsequently captured in stone by the great master Giambologna.

Engraving Moscow Kremlin

Engraving Moscow Kremlin

Engraving Kingdom Wedding.

Engraving Kingdom Wedding.

Photo frame in the shape of a horseshoe, with blue enamel from the late 19th century.

Photo frame in the shape of a horseshoe, with blue enamel from the late 19th century.

Faience figurine "Scotch Terrier". Factory Kuznetsov. Russia

Faience figurine "Scotch Terrier". Factory Kuznetsov. Russia

A. Zardinsh. Two young ladies. A meeting.

A. Zardinsh. Two young ladies. A meeting.

A. Zardinsh. "Picturesque nationality. Painting Narodnitsa". July 1, 1948.

A. Zardinsh. "Picturesque nationality. Painting Narodnitsa". July 1, 1948.

Russian silver ladle in Art Nouveau style. Vasily Andreyev. Moscow 1899-1908

Russian silver ladle in Art Nouveau style. Vasily Andreyev. Moscow 1899-1908

Silver Ruble of Catherine II, 1770.

Silver Ruble of Catherine II, 1770.

Two-tone hand-cut bowl. LORRAINE, France, late 20th century

Two-tone hand-cut bowl. LORRAINE, France, late 20th century

Tiffany style lamp. Orange tree .

Tiffany style lamp. Orange tree .

Table lamp in Tiffany style. Orange tree. Probably Bohemia. Glass, copper plated and bronze. Through base as a root system with grass. Green glass. Bronze stem in the shape of a tree trunk, copper-plated glass lampshade with oranges, with embossed foliage and branches. For two light bulbs. Height: about 64 cm.

Snuff Box with Alexander I portrait

Snuff Box with Alexander I portrait

The rarest erotic bone corkscrew of the 1920 century.

The rarest erotic bone corkscrew of the 1920 century.

Art Deco style cigarette dispenser. Austria, circa 1920.

Art Deco style cigarette dispenser. Austria, circa 1920.

Latvia. Order of Three Stars, 2nd class 1920-30. V. F. Muller.

Latvia. Order of Three Stars, 2nd class 1920-30. V. F. Muller.

Silver plated figure of a snake. Tsar imperial collection.

Silver plated figure of a snake. Tsar imperial collection.

Letter opener. Germany, early 20th century.

Letter opener. Germany, early 20th century.

PILKINGTON ROYAL LANCASTRIAN VASE

PILKINGTON ROYAL LANCASTRIAN VASE

LUIS GARCÍA OLIVER. Still life with apples.

LUIS GARCÍA OLIVER. Still life with apples.

LUIS GARCÍA OLIVER (1907-1977). Still life with apples. 1938 A catchy pictorial still life with energetic formal shifts Art Deco depicts a fruit vase of apples in rich and dynamic draperies. The focal point is the vase, which attracts the eye and stabilizes the composition. Canvas, oil. Signature and date 1938 in the upper right corner. On the reverse side is the stamp of the stretcher manufacturer Rigol Ginebra from Barcelona. On the back of the frame is the Sala Barcino label from Barcelona. The size of the painting without a frame: 88 x 73 cm.

CONTEMPLATION LLADRÓ

CONTEMPLATION LLADRÓ

Stone-cutting miniature Jade rhinoceros in the style of products from the Faberge firm

Stone-cutting miniature Jade rhinoceros in the style of products from the Faberge firm

A pair of vases

A pair of vases

Sevres style Vase

Sevres style Vase

Lalique Crystal Bowl Pinsons”

Lalique Crystal Bowl Pinsons”

Hand mirror Empire style

Hand mirror Empire style

Russian silver creamer.

Russian silver creamer.

Russian silver salt shakers by Kurlyukov.

Russian silver salt shakers by Kurlyukov.

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