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Large (7kg) African Benin Bronze Horseman Statue, C1930
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Large (7kg) African Benin Bronze Horseman Statue, C1930

1920 - 1940
For Sale by Curious Antiques
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Large African Benin bronze horseman statue, c1930. This is a fine well cast example, heavy (7.3kg) with good decoration and detail to the features, costume, horse etc. Cast in the traditional lost wax method the bronze has taken on great colour/patina following years of handling. Overall condition is good with no obvious defects. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me if you would like to view the item or have any questions.

Price includes FREE Uk delivery. Please contact me regarding international shipping.

Size: 37cm tall x 33cm wide x 11cm deep, weight 7.3kg.

Date of Manufacture

Curious Antiques has dated this Benin Bronze Horseman Statue to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Reference Numbers
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SA931628
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Large African Benin bronze horseman statue, c1930. This is a fine well cast example, heavy (7.3kg) with good decoration and detail to the features, costume, horse etc.
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Cast in the traditional lost wax method the bronze has taken on great colour/patina following years of handling.
Curious Antiques

Overall condition is good with no obvious defects. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me if you would like to view the item or have any questions.

Price includes FREE Uk delivery. Please contact me regarding international shipping.

Size: 37cm tall x 33cm wide x 11cm deep, weight 7.3kg.

Date of Manufacture

Curious Antiques has dated this Benin Bronze Horseman Statue to the 1930s.

Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA931628
Curious Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2015
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A cast metal Benin style sculpture of a warrior riding a decorated horse on a rectangular base, holding reins and a blade.
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Archive I A cast metal Benin style sculpture of a warrior riding a decorated horse on a rectangular base, holding reins and a blade.

Large (7kg) African Benin Bronze Horseman Statue, C1930

Archive II A cast metal Benin style sculpture of a warrior riding a decorated horse on a rectangular base, holding reins and a blade. View II
Archive III A cast metal Benin style sculpture of a warrior riding a decorated horse on a rectangular base, holding reins and a blade. View III
Archive IV A cast metal Benin style sculpture of a warrior riding a decorated horse on a rectangular base, holding reins and a blade. View IV
Archive V A cast metal Benin style sculpture of a warrior riding a decorated horse on a rectangular base, holding reins and a blade. View V
Archive VI A cast metal Benin style sculpture of a warrior riding a decorated horse on a rectangular base, holding reins and a blade. View VI
Archive VII A cast metal Benin style sculpture of a warrior riding a decorated horse on a rectangular base, holding reins and a blade. View VII
Archive VIII A cast metal Benin style sculpture of a warrior riding a decorated horse on a rectangular base, holding reins and a blade. View VIII
Archive IX A cast metal Benin style sculpture of a warrior riding a decorated horse on a rectangular base, holding reins and a blade. View IX
Archive X A cast metal Benin style sculpture of a warrior riding a decorated horse on a rectangular base, holding reins and a blade. View X
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A cast metal Benin style sculpture of a warrior riding a decorated horse on a rectangular base, holding reins and a blade.
Large (7kg) African Benin Bronze Horseman Statue, c1930
Ref: SA931628
A cast metal Benin style sculpture of a warrior riding a decorated horse on a rectangular base, holding reins and a blade.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectStatues & Sculptures
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleAfrican Tribal Art
  • MaterialBronze, Brass
  • ColourWarm Bronze
  • MotifsLost-wax texture, Equestrian warrior figure, Patterned armour details, Rectangular plinth
  • SizeH 37 cm (15 in) x W 33 cm (13 in) x D 11 cm (4 in)

This African Benin bronze horseman statue originates from 1930 and follows the African Tribal Art style. The cast metal sculpture depicts an equestrian warrior figure riding a decorated horse, holding reins in one hand and an upright blade in the other. It displays patterned armour details, a lost-wax texture, and stands on a rectangular plinth base with geometric side carvings. The warm bronze metal has developed a polished patina with varied golden brown highlights across the surface of the rider, animal, and base. The piece measures 37 cm high, 33 cm wide, and 11 cm deep. It functions effectively as a decorative display object placed upon a sideboard top within a gentleman's library or a study interior.

FAQs

Dust the surface regularly with a soft cloth or dry brush, avoiding abrasive cleaning agents or polish that can strip the natural patination and surface oxidisation.

Position the sculpture as a striking focal point on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or bookshelf, pairing dark metal tones with natural wood or stone surfaces to highlight its carved details.

Authentic castings display detailed hand-carved textures, substantial weight consistent with dense metals, and natural surface patination or oxidisation rather than modern chemical finishes.

These figures were produced using the lost-wax casting technique (cire perdue), where a wax model is carved over a clay core, encased in clay mould, melted away, and replaced with molten bronze or copper alloy.

Benin bronzes are metal sculptures and plaques created by artists of the historic Benin Kingdom in West Africa, frequently depicting royal figures, warriors, and equestrian imagery symbolising authority and status.
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