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A Pair of Large Carved Limestone Horses from Veneto, Italy

$18,800per set
£14,279.06per set
€16,497.04per set
CA$26,348.88per set
A$29,489.35per set
CHF 15,391.18per set
MX$359,618.07per set
NOK 196,986.09per set
SEK 186,472.56per set
DKK 123,115.19per set
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About the Item

Hand-carved in Veneto, Italy, this pair of limestone horses are sculptures in the round, meaning that they can be viewed from any angle. Although the carver chose not to visualize the hindquarters, the positioning of the front hooves on rocky terrain gives the impression that the horses are rearing back. The smaller of the two statues (1/8 of an inch shorter and ¼ of an inch narrower) is depicted with the head lifted, while the other head is angled down. Both animals are well-detailed, with long, flowing manes and defined musculature, and are roughly to scale. Our large limestone horses from Veneto would make fantastic additions to an outdoor sculpture garden. They could also be mounted on pedestals and placed on both sides of a walkway or driveway.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 49.125 in (124.78 cm)Width: 59.25 in (150.5 cm)Depth: 19.75 in (50.17 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2000s
  • Production Type:
    New & Custom(One of a Kind)
  • Estimated Production Time:
    Available Now
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very good condition. Light presence of lichen and moss, leading to mottled white and black patination of grey stone (with areas of light gray). Limestone can change colors with exposure to elements. Please contact us for photos of the current patina.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 324-151stDibs: LU906340152762

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