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19th Century Spanish Horses Head
Arcadia Antiques
for sale €4,622     $5,017
£3,950
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19th Century Spanish Horses Head

19th century
For Sale by Arcadia Antiques
Description

Wonderful 19th century Spanish life sized terracotta horses head with stunning detail. 1880.

Code: 8986

Dimensions:

W: 8" (20.3 cm)

H: 29" (73.7 cm)

D: 21" (53.3 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Spanish Horse Head Bust to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1153048
Dealers Internal Reference
8986
Description
Wonderful 19th century Spanish life sized terracotta horses head with stunning detail. 1880.

Code: 8986

Dimensions:

W: 8" (20.3 cm)

H: 29" (73.7 cm)

D: 21" (53.3 cm)

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Spanish Horse Head Bust to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1153048
Dealers Internal Ref
8986
Arcadia Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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A 19th-century dark painted plaster wall-mounted bust of a horse head in profile showing fine carved details.
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Arcadia Antiques
Telephone 07768 666 833 or 01926 611923
Location
Westfields Farm
Fosse Way
Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/arcadia
Verified Since Jun 2009
Items For Sale 680
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Location: Westfields Farm, Fosse Way, Radford Semele, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1XL,
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A 19th-century dark painted plaster wall-mounted bust of a horse head in profile showing fine carved details.
19th Century Spanish Horses Head
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During the 19th century, Spanish equestrian sculptures and wall busts were frequently commissioned for country estates, stables, tack rooms, and commercial trade displays. They reflected the central cultural importance of horsemanship and Spanish horse breeds, often combining anatomical realism with expressive classical sculpting techniques.

Sculptors commonly employed plaster of Paris, terracotta, carved timber, or cast zinc. These forms were subsequently hand-painted, gilded, or finished with layered pigments and glazes to mimic cast bronze or stone while remaining lightweight enough for wall installation.

Authentic period pieces show organic paint wear, flaking, and paint layering consistent with age, alongside minor chips disclosing the underlying plaster substrate. Original mounting hardware, hand-worked carving marks, and natural dust accumulation in crevices also assist in verifying period origin.

A dark equestrian bust works effectively as a focal point mounted above a console table, sideboard, or fireplace mantel. It adds architectural texture and historic character when set against light wood panelling, crisp contemporary paintwork, or integrated into a gallery wall.

Clean gently using a dry, soft-bristled brush or a soft microfibre cloth to remove surface dust. Avoid liquid cleaners, damp sponges, or chemical solvents, as moisture can soften original plaster and dissolve historic paint layers.
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