This work in biscuit porcelain from the nineteenth century, displaying exceptional natural plasticity, is based on a Roman copy of the 1st century A.D of the original piece dating back to the 3rd century B.C. The Roman copy has been preserved since 1677, in the Tribuna of the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, and came from the Villa Medici in Rome. The two bodies are clutching at one another, and one of the wrestlers appears to be winning, his opponent kneeling with his arm twisted.

I LOTTATORI - 014 6082 00000 - h cm 35 - inch 13 3/4

This group of sculptures was inspired by the work of the same name by Giambologna, who died in Florence in 1608, and was very probably based on a bronze statuette from the eighteenth century. This piece in biscuit porcelain was presented at the 1861 Italian Exposition and at the 1862 London Exposition.

RATTO DELLE SABINE - 014 5881 00000 - h cm 44 - inch 17 1/4

The composition is by Giambologna, but displays some differences to the version made by the Doccia Factory in the 1760s. One of the most obvious differences is the drapery, which slides along the horse’s back all the way to the base, creating an elegant support. This version was therefore probably revised in the nineteenth century.

CENTAURO E DEIANIRA - 014 5880 00000 - h cm 39 - inch 15 1/4