Large Bronze John Skeaping French Cavalry Hussar Riding a Horse Death Cap Statue

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Large Bronze John Skeaping French Cavalry Hussar Riding a Horse Death Cap Statue

About the Item

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely John Skeaping, (1901-1980) bronze study of a mounted French light cavalry Hussar with death's head emblem to his cap being signed to the base and raised on a polished slate socle plinth Born in South Woodford, Essex, Skeaping studied at Goldsmith's College, London, and later at the Royal Academy. In 1924 he won the British Prix de Rome and its scholarship to the British School at Rome. Skeaping was the first husband of the sculptor Barbara Hepworth, with whom he exhibited during the 1920s. He was a member of the London Group, and later worked for a period in Mexico. He was elected to the Royal Academy in 1960. He latterly lived in Devon near the village of Chagford and moved to the Camargue, France in 1959. A BBC documentary One Pair of Eyes - John Skeaping (1970) directed by David Cobham was produced for BBC TV during Skeaping's time there. The Tate Gallery owns eight works by Skeaping by the artist Dimensions: Height:- 40.5cm Width:- 13cm Depth:- 31.5cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point. This item is available for collection from our Wimbledon warehouses. Condition: Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description around condition Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of cracking creasing and wear, we recommend regular waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade.

Creator:
John Rattenbury Skeaping (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 15.95 in (40.5 cm)Width: 5.12 in (13 cm)Depth: 12.41 in (31.5 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze,Hand-Crafted
Place of Origin:
United Kingdom
Period:
20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
20th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
Seller Location:
GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU2823310931671