Art Nouveau Period (1880 - 1920) Italian...

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Lot number	134
Estimate	10,000.00 - 12,000.00 USD
Auction	Oct Ancient Art & Paintings & Collectibles
Date	October 19, 2026 at 3:45 PM EDT
Auction house	Yakon Auctions
Location	Germantown, Maryland

Sterling - Silver Figural Sculpture "The Rape of the Sabine Women". H: 28cm D: 11cm Wt: 2080g "The Rape of the Sabine Women" ranks among the supreme sculptural masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance, endowed with immense artistic power. An Art - Nouveau - era sculptor reproduced this iconic composition as a scaled - down silver carving. Superbly executed, it possesses tremendous artistic impact. The sculpture portrays three intertwined figures unified into a single artistic whole, composed through tension and equilibrium of counter - poised forces, designed to be appreciated from all viewpoints. The carver masterfully interweaves the movements of the three forms while maintaining precise balance. Continuous gestures draw the viewer's gaze spiralling upward. The figures' bodies twist around a vertical axis, generating a powerful upward spiralling dynamism. Complete hallmarks. ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH NO RETURNS OR CANCELLATIONS. Additional photographs and condition reports may be provided upon request as a courtesy only. Any condition report, catalogue description, image, certificate, report, document, authentication statement, authentication opinion, specialist opinion, or communication regarding origin, date, age, attribution, authenticity, authorship, signature, condition, provenance, or value is an opinion only and not a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Yakon Auctions. The absence of reference to defects, restoration, wear, damage, handling marks, conservation, alteration, or repair does not mean the lot is free from such matters. Photographs are for reference only and may not accurately reflect color, tone, dimensions, condition, signature details, or the true state of the lot. Buyers should review all images carefully, as they form part of the description. Provenance is provided by the consignor, prior owner, or most recent owner and may not be supported by records. All reports, COAs, appraisals, authentication letters, provenance statements, invoices, labels, or related documents, including any opinions, analyses, or conclusions therein, are provided as received from the consignor, prior owner, or third party, and have not been independently verified by Yakon Auctions. Such materials are for reference only and are not guarantees of authenticity, authorship, signature, origin, age, period, provenance, condition, or value. All artworks, antiques, collectibles, autographed items, signed memorabilia, music memorabilia, records, photographs, posters, entertainment collectibles, and related items are offered based on information and documentation provided with the lot. Unless expressly stated, Yakon Auctions has not independently authenticated any signature, inscription, attribution, authorship, association, provenance, pressing detail, edition, period, origin, or related documentation. Terms such as "attributed to," "after," "

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