The Rape of the Sabine Women by Giambologna

White resin statues, hand-finished down to the smallest detail, masterfully portray the greatest works of art of all time. The statue is made entirely in Italy and has a truly impressive level of detail. Its size is suited to a desk or a piece of furniture; it is very imposing and has a solid weight.

Height 39 cm - Weight 1.2 kg (2.6 lb)

Giambologna's "Rape of the Sabine Women" is a majestic statue in the Loggia dei Lanzi in Florence. Standing 4.10 metres tall, this work depicts three figures: a young man lifting a woman above his head, while an old man, trapped between the young man's legs, despairs. This composition is also known as the three ages of man.

Giambologna, official sculptor to the Medici family, created this work as a masterpiece of Mannerism. A unique feature of the statue is that it was carved from a single block of marble, with a varied movement and multiple viewpoints that invite the viewer to observe it from different angles.

On the base of the statue is a bronze plaque depicting the scene of the abduction, with varied combinations of the figures. Exposed to the elements and to acts of vandalism, the statue has suffered deterioration and required restoration, with ongoing debate about moving it into a museum because of its vulnerability.