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19th Century Gilt Bronze Horse Mounted in a Rosewood Frame
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19th Century Gilt Bronze Horse Mounted in a Rosewood Frame

19th century
For Sale by A Brookes
Description

Fine quality Commemorative Gilt Bronze Horse mounted on black velvet in a Rosewood frame

C.1870 in excellent condition

Physical Dimensions
Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

A Brookes has dated this Gilt Bronze Horse Relief to the 19th Century.

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SA1238737
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Description
Fine quality Commemorative Gilt Bronze Horse mounted on black velvet in a Rosewood frame

C.1870 in excellent condition

Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

A Brookes has dated this Gilt Bronze Horse Relief to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1238737
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A 19th-century gilt bronze relief sculpture of a horse mounted on a dark background within a rosewood frame with gold slip.
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Archive I A 19th-century gilt bronze relief sculpture of a horse mounted on a dark background within a rosewood frame with gold slip.

19th Century Gilt Bronze Horse Mounted in a Rosewood Frame

Archive II A 19th-century gilt bronze relief sculpture of a horse mounted on a dark background within a rosewood frame with gold slip. View II
Archive III A 19th-century gilt bronze relief sculpture of a horse mounted on a dark background within a rosewood frame with gold slip. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century gilt bronze relief sculpture of a horse mounted on a dark background within a rosewood frame with gold slip. View IV
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Nr Ledbury
Herefordshire / Gloucestershire Border
HR8 2LL
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Portabello
Notting Hill
London
NW11
United Kingdom
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A 19th-century gilt bronze relief sculpture of a horse mounted on a dark background within a rosewood frame with gold slip.
19th Century Gilt Bronze Horse mounted in a Rosewood Frame
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A 19th-century gilt bronze relief sculpture of a horse mounted on a dark background within a rosewood frame with gold slip.
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  • ObjectWall Relief Plaque
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century European
  • MaterialGilt Bronze, Rosewood, Glass
  • ColourDark Brown and Gold
  • MotifsPrancing horse motif, Scrolled gilt base, Rosewood veneer frame, Gilded slip moulding
  • SizeH 48 cm (19 in) x W 55 cm (22 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

This nineteenth-century wall relief plaque depicts a prancing horse motif set against a dark background, enclosed within a rich rosewood veneer frame with a gilded slip moulding. The gilt bronze sculpture shows the horse in profile with detailed harnessing and a raised foreleg, positioned above a decorative scrolled gilt base. The dark brown timber frame has visible wood grain and heavy mitred corners, secured by small metal hanging loops on the top edge. The piece measures 48 cm high, 55 cm wide, and 8 cm deep. It suits placement above a sideboard in a gentleman's library or study, where the polished rosewood and reflective black ground complement traditional interior settings.

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A gilt bronze horse relief plaque is a decorative wall artwork featuring a three-dimensional equestrian figure cast in bronze and finished with gold gilding, often mounted against a contrasting panel within a timber frame.

19th-century wall reliefs were commonly constructed using cast bronze with fire-gilding or electro-gilding, set against ebonised or dark backing panels, and enclosed within dense hardwoods such as rosewood or mahogany.

Authentic period pieces display hand-chased surface detailing, evidence of age-appropriate oxidisation on the reverse, hand-cut mounting fixings, and natural grain patination in the original timber frame.

Position the artwork as a central feature above a sideboard or console table, pairing it with directional lighting and neutral wall tones to highlight the contrast between the dark rosewood frame and the metallic gilt accents.

Dust the bronze figure gently with a soft dry brush, avoiding liquid chemical cleaners or metal polishes that remove gilding, and treat the surrounding rosewood frame with microcrystalline wax to preserve the timber polish.
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