European Sculpture and Works of Art 900-1900

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Lot 198
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South German, 17th century after the model by Giambologna

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Description

  • a bronze group of the rape of the sabines
  • after the model by Giambologna

Catalogue Note

The model is derived from Giambologna's three figure marble group in the Loggia dei Lanzi, Florence, unveiled in 1583. The fine chasing in the eyes and hair and in particular the distinctive furrowed brows point to a master active in Southern Germany during the mid to late 17th century who had visited Florence.

RELATED LITERATURE
Giambologna 1529-1608, Sculptor to the Medici, exh.cat., Arts Council of Great Britian, 1978, no.59