Large Bronze Sculpture of Two Horses – After Pierre-Jules Mêne

A powerful and intensely dynamic bronze sculpture depicting two mounted warriors engaged in battle, signed Lanchay. The riders, clad in traditional Eastern or North African dress, ar...

A pair of 20th century bronze gilded gift horses. Lavish pair of cast brass and gold gilt horse statues or sculptures made in the Chinese Tang dynasty style. Features intricately cas...

Vintage Bronze "Marly Horse and Tamer" Sculptures after Guillaume Coustou on Marble Base - a Pair. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 14" H x 12" W x 7" D.

This is a dashing, collectible antique pair of Marly horses. A French, bronze equine statue in the manner of Guillaume Coustou (1677-1746), dating to the late 19th century, circa 1900. Excellent representations of the famous Marly horses, on display in the Louvre Each displaying a desirable aged patina, pleasingly natural finish Appreciably heavy bronze in very good original condition Weighing 7.74kg and 7.70kg respectively (approximately 17lb each) Two horses rear up as their grooms struggle to contain their inherent power The majesty of each horse resplendent with their sense of dynamism Defined, muscular haunches beneath detailed horse tack Further embellished with flowing manes and swishing tails Each groom with a look of surprise and fear at the ensuing situation Representative miniature leather reigns unite them with the animal The originals commissioned by King Louis XV, for the gardens of the Chateau de Marly Standing upon a detailed base and bearing the signature of the original sculptural artist Coustou This is a striking and eternally collectible antique pair of Marly horses. Considered a masterpiece of French sculpture, the large marble originals skilfully represented here in quality, heavy bronze. With the originals displayed in the Musee de Louvre...