Pair of Antique Bronze Guillaume Coustou Marly Horses Statues as Seen the Louvre

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Fabulous antique replica spelter detailed sculptures of the Marly rearing horse and groom original stone sculptures by Guillaume Coustou. These replica sculptures were extremely popular in the Victorian era and were done by many artists. This pair is in wonderful antique condition with no outstanding flaws we have detected. Please see photos, circa late 19th century. I knew I needed these to offer to you the moment I saw them. This lovely pair of antique Victorian highly detailed sculptures of the famed Marly rearing horse and groom sculptures are after the stone originals by Guillaume Coustou and will look amazing on your mantle, or wherever you decide. These small replica sculptures were done by many different artists in the late 19th century and were all the rage. Most were never signed but show the original signature of Coustou on the base, as do these. This handsome pair are cast in spelter, an alloy of which zinc is the main constituent, and have an exquisite age patina. They are mounted on their original black painted wood bases. Each sculpture is similar but different. The original stone Marly horse sculptures...

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...