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'Pirouette' Horse Of The Spanish Riding School In Vienna, By Augarten, 20th

$1,417.74
£1,062.69
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CA$1,947.74
A$2,174.47
CHF 1,139.39
MX$26,617.60
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This figure of classical horsemanship is performed as a walk, canter or piaffe pirouette on two hoofbeats, with the horse's forehand moving in a circle around the hindquarters, which, however, also describe a very small circle around a center point as close as possible to the inner hind leg. The rider is dressed in the traditional costume of the Spanish Riding School, consisting of a black two-pointed hat, red tailcoat with gold epaulettes and buttons, and white buckskin trousers. It is accompanied by black leather gauntlet boots, matching spurs and white suede gloves. On oval, slightly curved earth base, with the inscriptions 'Pirouette-Spanish Riding School' and 'Hofburg Vienna' on the long sides. The model was created by Prof. Albin Döbrich around 1930 Made 2nd half of 20th century White porcelain, painted, glossy finish, gilding Measures: height: 24,5 cm / 9.64 in width: 21,0 cm / 8.26 in depth: 9,0 cm / 3.54 in Marks: Underglaze blue shield mark with crown and 'Wien'/Vienna 'AUGARTEN WIEN AUSTRIA' decoration mark in red Blind stamps: 'MADE IN AUSTRIA', letter 'E' Model number 1668 Painter's number 203 condition: very good

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