0
28,216  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 74  ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAY NEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Sort Order
Latest
Price Low
Price High
sellingantiques.co.uk
ID #SA1225886
FOR SALE
£275
Email
Save
Bronze Stallion on a Marble Base, Ca 1850
Jane Short Antiques
for sale €322     $349
£275
Jane Short Antiques

Jane Short Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Mar 2020
View Dealers Stock Page
  • About Us
    30 years of expertise in 17th- to early 20th-century furniture and fine art
Relevant Links
Id #SA1225886
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Bronze Stallion on a Marble Base, Ca 1850

19th century
Description

A bronze stallion with a good patina.

The stallion stands on the original rouge marble base which is heavy and substantial.

The bronze is not signed but is clearly mid 19th Century and overall very pleasing, with an air of movement.

Circa 1850

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

Payment by bank transfer, PayPal or card via telephone. (07850937057...Jane)

Physical Dimensions
Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1225886
Dealers Internal Reference
A5215
Description
A bronze stallion with a good patina.

The stallion stands on the original rouge marble base which is heavy and substantial.

“
The bronze is not signed but is clearly mid 19th Century and overall very pleasing, with an air of movement.
Jane Short Antiques

Circa 1850

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

Payment by bank transfer, PayPal or card via telephone. (07850937057...Jane)

Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1225886
Dealers Internal Ref
A5215
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

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Jane Short Antiques Profile Page

Relevant Links
PDF SHARE
SAVE
A dark patinated bronze sculpture of a trotting stallion mounted on a rectangular veined red marble plinth.
1 / 11
Archive I A dark patinated bronze sculpture of a trotting stallion mounted on a rectangular veined red marble plinth.

Bronze Stallion on a Marble Base, ca 1850

Archive II A dark patinated bronze sculpture of a trotting stallion mounted on a rectangular veined red marble plinth. View II
Archive III A dark patinated bronze sculpture of a trotting stallion mounted on a rectangular veined red marble plinth. View III
Archive IV A dark patinated bronze sculpture of a trotting stallion mounted on a rectangular veined red marble plinth. View IV
Archive V A dark patinated bronze sculpture of a trotting stallion mounted on a rectangular veined red marble plinth. View V
Archive VI A dark patinated bronze sculpture of a trotting stallion mounted on a rectangular veined red marble plinth. View VI
Archive VII A dark patinated bronze sculpture of a trotting stallion mounted on a rectangular veined red marble plinth. View VII
Archive VIII A dark patinated bronze sculpture of a trotting stallion mounted on a rectangular veined red marble plinth. View VIII
Archive IX A dark patinated bronze sculpture of a trotting stallion mounted on a rectangular veined red marble plinth. View IX
Archive X A dark patinated bronze sculpture of a trotting stallion mounted on a rectangular veined red marble plinth. View X
Archive XI A dark patinated bronze sculpture of a trotting stallion mounted on a rectangular veined red marble plinth. View XI
FURTHER BROWSING

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Enlarged Archival View
Jane Short Antiques

Jane Short Antiques
Telephone 07850 937057 or 07540 126714
Location
Sudbury
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/janeshort
Verified Since Mar 2020
Items For Sale 189
Items Sold 936
Jane Short Antiques
Jane Short Antiques
Verified Since Mar 2020
View Dealer Info
Location: Sudbury, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/janeshort
Verified
Mar 2020
For Sale
189
Sold
936
A dark patinated bronze sculpture of a trotting stallion mounted on a rectangular veined red marble plinth.
Bronze Stallion on a Marble Base, ca 1850
Ref: SA1225886
A dark patinated bronze sculpture of a trotting stallion mounted on a rectangular veined red marble plinth.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Detail View 8
Detail View 9
Detail View 10
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

FAQs

The Animalier movement emerged prominently in 19th-century France, driven by sculptors who specialised in accurate, realistic depictions of animals. These works reflected a growing scientific interest in natural history and anatomical detail, becoming popular decorative pieces across European households during the Victorian era.

Sculptors primarily utilized sand-casting or the lost-wax (cire perdue) process to cast metal alloys of copper and tin. The cold bronze was then hand-chased to refine intricate details and treated with chemical patinas to achieve dark brown, green, or black finishes before being mounted onto stone or marble bases.

Authentic period bronzes generally feature subtle surface wear consistent with age, crisp hand-chased details in the hair or tack, and heavy weight. Examining the underside of the base often reveals hand-cut threaded rods, original square nuts, or hand-chiseled marble undersides rather than modern machine-made hardware.

Positioning a heavy bronze sculpture on a contemporary desk, bookshelf, or fireplace mantelpiece introduces architectural contrast and visual weight. Pairing the dark metal and natural stone base against lighter walls or minimalist wooden surfaces anchors a room with classical sophistication.

Dust the item regularly using a dry, soft-bristled brush or microfiber cloth to prevent dirt accumulation in fine details. To preserve the original patina, apply a thin coat of clear microcrystalline wax annually, avoiding water, harsh chemical detergents, or acids on the marble base.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Movements
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Freshness
Online Payments
Categories