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Grand Tour Gilded Bronze Horse
Jane Short Antiques
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Grand Tour Gilded Bronze Horse

19th century
Description

A lovely Grand Tour gilded bronze horse after the Triumphal Quadriga or Horses of the Hippodrome of Constantinople, The original which can be found in St Marks Basilica in Venice.

It has a good patina and stands on a wooden base. Circa 1890.

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland and can calculate the cost for international delivery.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Gilded Bronze Horse Sculpture to the 19th Century.

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SA1027161
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A3789
Description
A lovely Grand Tour gilded bronze horse after the Triumphal Quadriga or Horses of the Hippodrome of Constantinople, The original which can be found in St Marks Basilica in Venice.

It has a good patina and stands on a wooden base. Circa 1890.

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland and can calculate the cost for international delivery.

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Gilded Bronze Horse Sculpture to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1027161
Dealers Internal Ref
A3789
Jane Short Antiques
Jane Short Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2020

30 years of expertise in 17th- to early 20th-century furniture and fine art

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A gilded bronze horse sculpture in a striding pose with one raised hoof, mounted on a dark rectangular base.
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Archive I A gilded bronze horse sculpture in a striding pose with one raised hoof, mounted on a dark rectangular base.

Grand Tour Gilded Bronze Horse

Archive II A gilded bronze horse sculpture in a striding pose with one raised hoof, mounted on a dark rectangular base. View II
Archive III A gilded bronze horse sculpture in a striding pose with one raised hoof, mounted on a dark rectangular base. View III
Archive IV A gilded bronze horse sculpture in a striding pose with one raised hoof, mounted on a dark rectangular base. View IV
Archive V A gilded bronze horse sculpture in a striding pose with one raised hoof, mounted on a dark rectangular base. View V
Archive VI A gilded bronze horse sculpture in a striding pose with one raised hoof, mounted on a dark rectangular base. View VI
Archive VII A gilded bronze horse sculpture in a striding pose with one raised hoof, mounted on a dark rectangular base. View VII
Archive VIII A gilded bronze horse sculpture in a striding pose with one raised hoof, mounted on a dark rectangular base. View VIII
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A gilded bronze horse sculpture in a striding pose with one raised hoof, mounted on a dark rectangular base.
Grand Tour Gilded Bronze Horse
Ref: SA1027161
A gilded bronze horse sculpture in a striding pose with one raised hoof, mounted on a dark rectangular base.
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Grand Tour bronzes are small-scale reproductions of famous classical, Renaissance, and neoclassical statues created primarily during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Purchased by European travellers undertaking the Grand Tour across Italy and Greece, these figures served as educational souvenirs celebrating classical art and architecture.

These sculptures were typically cast in bronze using the lost-wax (cire perdue) or sand casting technique before being gilded. Gilding was often applied using mercury fire-gilding (ormolu) or electroplating, giving the metal a rich golden layer that contrasts with dark marble, slate, or timber plinths.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit heavy hand-chased surface details, visible casting seams inside hollow sections, and natural age-related wear to the gilding along raised edges. The bases often show hand-fitted mounting screws and evidence of historical craftsmanship rather than modern uniform machine finishing.

An equestrian statue can be styled on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or executive desk alongside leather-bound books and understated modern accessories. The warm metallic finish pairs effectively with dark timber accents, muted neutral walls, and structured, symmetrical vignettes.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or a natural bristle brush to clean recessed areas. Avoid using liquid polishes, abrasive materials, or chemical solvents, as these can strip original mercury gilding and destroy historic patination.
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