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Pair of very large patinated bronze Marly horses with marble pedestals

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Pair of very large patinated bronze Marly horses with marble pedestals
French, 19th Century
Horses: Height 76cm, width 60cm, depth 32cm
Pedestals: Height 92cm, width 65cm, depth 36cm

These superb horses are unusually large examples of so-called Marly Horses—models after Guillaume Coustou’s early 18th Century marble sculptures of rearing horses executed for the Château de Marly in France, now on display in Louvre Museum in Paris. The present pair are of patinated bronze, each one situated on a superb green marble pedestal. Each horse, superbly formed and finished, is attended by a male groom who attempts to restrain his rearing steed. The sculptures are wonderful examples of the type, the originals proving to be exceptionally popular prototypes later 19th Century sculpture.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Marble, bronze, patinated bronze.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	16286
Incollect Reference #:	392597

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.