Lot 258
  • 258

Vassili Yacovlevich Grachev, Russian 1831-1905, A patinated bronze group of a troika, cast by Woerffel, St. Petersburg

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • inscribed on the base in Cyrillic Grachev and Fabr. C.F. Woerffel.
  • 18cm. high, 32cm. wide, 18cm. deep.
on naturalistically cast rectangular base

Condition

In overall good condition with some minor dents, marks, scratches and wear to the patination. The reins partly replaced. Attribute (probably whip) to right hand of standing figure missing. Proper left horse slightly loose on the base, left back hoof probably reattached to base. Back rail to sleigh with minor warping and one minor crack to the bronze. Some minor surface dirt.
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