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Italian, late 19th century — Rebecca at the Well
Italian, late 19th century

Rebecca at the Well

This late 19th-century Italian white marble sculpture depicts Rebecca at the Well, drawing from biblical narrative in neoclassical sculptural tradition. The work exemplifies the period's romantic engagement with classical and religious subjects.

Medium
white marble
Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

19th & 20th Century Sculpture

July 8, 2021

Estimate: $15,000 – $20,000

Lot 54

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Italian, late 19th century, Rebecca at the Well

This late 19th-century Italian white marble sculpture depicts Rebecca at the Well, drawing from biblical narrative in neoclassical sculptural tradition. The work exemplifies the period's romantic engagement with classical and religious subjects.

Medium
white marble
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Marble, Figure, 19th Century, Sculpture, Classical, Religious, Italian, White, Neoclassical, Figurative

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