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A Large Pair of 19th Century French Bronze Marly Horses After Coustou.
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A Large Pair of 19th Century French Bronze Marly Horses After Coustou.

19th century
Sold 1 October 2025 · Robert Belcher Antiques
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This fantastic pair of 19th century finely sculpted, large scale bronze figures are after Guillaume Coustou (1677 – 1746. )They each depict a wild prancing horse being restrained by the trainer who has them tethered on a short strap, and they capture the situation perfectly with the muscular stallions out of control rearing up in a rebellious manner with their manes and tails full of movement at their restraint and a wild-eyed expression. Their trainers equally muscular in their physique are struggling to control such large animals. The quality of these bronzes is easily recognized with great detail to the eyes, teeth, hair, hands, and feet, etc. These bronzes are much better in their detail than most examples you will find. They have a green-brown patination which is a pleasing colour and are in very good condition. French, Circa 1860 - 1880

Height 38cm x width 34cm x depth 15cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated these Bronze Marly Horses to the 19th Century.

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SA1165005
Dealers Notes

Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online.

You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner.

All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company.

Please enjoy viewing their collection of rare and interesting pieces and have the assurance that Robert and Wendy will do their utmost to make sure your experience is exceptional, as has been recognised by many customers who have bought with confidence regularly over the years.

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Email: robertbelcherantiques@gmail.com

Telephone: 01905 622468

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07720 607007

Website: https://www.robertbelcherantiques.co.uk

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Description
This fantastic pair of 19th century finely sculpted, large scale bronze figures are after Guillaume Coustou (1677 – 1746. )They each depict a wild prancing horse being restrained by the trainer who has them tethered on a short strap, and they capture the situation perfectly with the muscular stallions out of control rearing up in a rebellious manner with their manes and tails full of movement at their restraint and a wild-eyed expression. Their trainers equally muscular in their physique are struggling to control such large animals.
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The quality of these bronzes is easily recognized with great detail to the eyes, teeth, hair, hands, and feet, etc.
Robert Belcher Antiques

These bronzes are much better in their detail than most examples you will find. They have a green-brown patination which is a pleasing colour and are in very good condition. French, Circa 1860 - 1880

Height 38cm x width 34cm x depth 15cm

Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated these Bronze Marly Horses to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1165005
Robert Belcher Antiques
Robert Belcher Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

Robert belcher antiques was established in 1984 and is a high quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative items.

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A pair of large nineteenth-century French bronze sculptures depicting the Marly Horses with grooms, shown in rearing poses on naturalistic bases.
A large pair of 19th century French bronze Marly Horses after Coustou.
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourBronze
  • MotifsRearing horses, Figural grooms, Naturalistic base, Detailed musculature
  • SizeH 38 cm (15 in) x W 34 cm (13 in) x D 15 cm (6 in)

The Marly Horses were originally commissioned by King Louis XV in the eighteenth century, sculpted by Guillaume Coustou for the watering place at the Chateau de Marly, depicting unrestrained horses restrained by grooms.

These pieces were typically cast using the lost-wax method, known as cire perdue, or through sand casting, utilizing high-quality copper and tin alloy with applied patinas ranging from dark brown to verdigris.

Authentic pieces often feature foundry marks, ciselure work indicating hand-chased surface details after casting, deep patination appropriate to age, and realistic musculature typical of the animalier school.

These sculptural objects serve as strong focal points when placed upon substantial surfaces like large sideboards, desks, or mantelpieces, anchoring contemporary rooms with classical weight.

Preservation requires dusting with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding chemical polishes that strip the historic patina, and keeping them away from direct heat sources and high humidity.
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