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Italian, probably Venice, 18th Century Style — Pair of Rearing Horses
Italian, probably Venice, 18th Century Style

Pair of Rearing Horses

A pair of bronze sculptures depicting rearing horses with partial gilt finish, mounted on white marble bases in the Venetian 18th-century style. The dynamic composition captures the spirited movement and power of the animals.

Medium
parcel-gilt bronze, on white marble bases
Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Master to Master: The Nelson Shanks Collection

January 27, 2022

Estimate: $10,000 – $15,000

Lot 146

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Italian, probably Venice, 18th Century Style, Pair of Rearing Horses

A pair of bronze sculptures depicting rearing horses with partial gilt finish, mounted on white marble bases in the Venetian 18th-century style. The dynamic composition captures the spirited movement and power of the animals.

Medium
parcel-gilt bronze, on white marble bases
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Parcel-Gilt, Bronze Sculpture, Classical, Equestrian, Marble Bases, Decorative Arts, Horses, Movement, 18th Century, Venetian