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A Fine 18th Century French Gilt Bronze Rearing Horse
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A Fine 18th Century French Gilt Bronze Rearing Horse

Sold 27 August 2025 · Spitalfields House
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A large & finely cast 18th century gilt bronze rearing horse. Probably French. The heavy gauge bronze of high quality, hand-finished with exquisite detail - particularly to the saddle and horse’s mane. Raised on an ebonised and moulded plinth.

Measures - 34cm H x 16.5cm W x 12cm D Overall.

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A large & finely cast 18th century gilt bronze rearing horse. Probably French.
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The heavy gauge bronze of high quality, hand-finished with exquisite detail - particularly to the saddle and horse’s mane.
Spitalfields House

Raised on an ebonised and moulded plinth.

Measures - 34cm H x 16.5cm W x 12cm D Overall.

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Spitalfields House
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Fine period furnishings, objects and design - inspired by the houses of eighteenth century spitalfields.

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Archive I An eighteenth-century French gilt bronze sculpture of a rearing horse mounted on a dark rectangular plinth. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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An eighteenth-century French gilt bronze sculpture of a rearing horse mounted on a dark rectangular plinth.
A fine 18th century French gilt bronze rearing horse
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An eighteenth-century French gilt bronze sculpture of a rearing horse mounted on a dark rectangular plinth.
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  • ObjectSculpture
  • StyleFrench Classical
  • MaterialGilt Bronze, Ormolu
  • ColourGilded Gold
  • MotifsRearing horse pose, Detailed mane and tail, Ornate saddle blanket, Rectangular plinth base

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Eighteenth-century French gilt bronze, often known as ormolu, is characterised by mercury gilding applied to cast bronze, creating a brilliant, durable finish that highlights classical proportions and dynamic movement.

These pieces were typically produced using the lost-wax casting method (cire perdue) with a copper alloy, followed by hand-chasing to refine details and the application of an amalgam of gold and mercury for the gilt surface.

Authentic pieces exhibit crisp hand-chased surface details, natural wear to the high points revealing the warm bronze underneath, and heavy, high-density casting marks consistent with eighteenth-century foundry practices.

Position the piece on a clean-lined surface such as a dark timber mantelpiece, side table, or open bookshelf to let the metallic texture contrast against contemporary textures and neutral backdrops.

Dust gently with a dry, soft microfibre cloth and avoid all chemical cleaners, polishes, or abrasive materials, which can permanently strip or damage the historic mercury gilt surface.
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