Lot 201
  • 201

Italie, Florence, probablement XVIIIe siècle, dans le style de la Renaissance Grand cheval au pas

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 EUR
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Description

  • Grand cheval au pas
  • en bronze à patine brune; sur un socle octogonal en bois noirci et bronze doré orné de cabochons de marbre polychrome
  • Haut. (totale) 71 cm, larg. 50 cm, height (overall) 28 in., lenght 19 2/3 in.

Condition

Good condition overall all with minor wear to the patina consistent with age and handling. A restored break with a hairline fissure visible to the proper left front leg and right rear leg of the horse, above the ankle. Small casting flaws are visible at several places. A square patch (about 3 cm) is visible to the terrace, above the horse's proper right rear foot. The base with minor scratches and chips to the edges consistent with age and handling. Dim. (bronze): 53,5 x 51 x 14 cm
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