Антикварная бронзовая скульптура «Похищение Гипподамии»

An antique bronze sculpture on a granite pedestal with an incredible plastic composition. The author of this model is the French sculptor Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse. He was one of the most prolific artists of the century, had great success and the personal support of Emperor Napoleon III. Carrier-Belleuse made a great contribution to the development of decorative and applied arts. At the end of his life, Carrier-Bellez was the director of the artistic department of the Sevres porcelain manufactory and made a significant contribution to the art of small porcelain and bronze plastics. From 1864 to 1870, the young Rodin worked in the workshop of Carrillon-Belles, during which time Rodin made statuettes for Carrillon-Belles, which he cast in bronze under his own name and put up for sale. The model of this sculpture was created by the sculptor in 1877. The sculpture depicts a classic story from ancient Greek mythology. During the wedding of Hippodamia and Pyrrhus, the invited centaurs became very drunk, attacking other guests and even the hosts. The centaur Eurystheus tried to steal the bride, and a battle broke out between humans and centaurs.