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A Silver Gilt Italian Statue of a Race Horse, Rome C.1960
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for sale €3,803     $4,128
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Highland Antiques Ltd

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A Silver Gilt Italian Statue of a Race Horse, Rome C.1960

1940 - 1960
Description

An excellently modeled silver gilt statue of a race horse. Made in Rome around 1960. The horse is marked "800" on the hoof and "138 Roma". This stunning statue is beautifully made and would grace any desk.

WEIGHT; 986grams or 32ozst

Date of Manufacture

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Silver Gilt Horse Sculpture to the 1960s.

Independent Date Guide ID 07741693
Dealer's Item Date1960s
Sellingantiques Date1960s
Sellingantiques agingItem 50-70 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1960s:
Oval 800 stamp on the hoof: continental silver purity of 800 parts per thousand.
Rome maker punch stamped beside the purity mark: Italian manufacture.
Individually chased details on mane and tail: careful finishing after casting.
Soft wear to the gilding on high points: natural handling over decades.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA963099
Dealers Internal Reference
6586-0051
Description
An excellently modeled silver gilt statue of a race horse. Made in Rome around 1960. The horse is marked "800" on the hoof and "138 Roma". This stunning statue is beautifully made and would grace any desk.

WEIGHT; 986grams or 32ozst

Date of Manufacture

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Silver Gilt Horse Sculpture to the 1960s.

Independent Date Report ID 07741693
Dealer's Item Date1960s
Sellingantiques dating1960s
Sellingantiques agingItem 50-70 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1960s:
Oval 800 stamp on the hoof: continental silver purity of 800 parts per thousand.
Rome maker punch stamped beside the purity mark: Italian manufacture.
Individually chased details on mane and tail: careful finishing after casting.
Soft wear to the gilding on high points: natural handling over decades.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA963099
Dealers Internal Ref
6586-0051
Highland Antiques Ltd
Highland Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2023

We have been dealing in rare and collectable silver for about 15 years

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Highland Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

Highland Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A side-profile view of a gold-coloured silver gilt sculpture depicting a standing racehorse with a detailed mane and muscular structure.
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Archive I A side-profile view of a gold-coloured silver gilt sculpture depicting a standing racehorse with a detailed mane and muscular structure.

A Silver Gilt Italian Statue of a Race Horse, Rome C.1960

Archive II A side-profile view of a gold-coloured silver gilt sculpture depicting a standing racehorse with a detailed mane and muscular structure. View II
Archive III A side-profile view of a gold-coloured silver gilt sculpture depicting a standing racehorse with a detailed mane and muscular structure. View III
Archive IV A side-profile view of a gold-coloured silver gilt sculpture depicting a standing racehorse with a detailed mane and muscular structure. View IV
Archive V A side-profile view of a gold-coloured silver gilt sculpture depicting a standing racehorse with a detailed mane and muscular structure. View V
Archive VI A side-profile view of a gold-coloured silver gilt sculpture depicting a standing racehorse with a detailed mane and muscular structure. View VI
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Archive XII A side-profile view of a gold-coloured silver gilt sculpture depicting a standing racehorse with a detailed mane and muscular structure. View XII
Archive XIII A side-profile view of a gold-coloured silver gilt sculpture depicting a standing racehorse with a detailed mane and muscular structure. View XIII
Archive XIV A side-profile view of a gold-coloured silver gilt sculpture depicting a standing racehorse with a detailed mane and muscular structure. View XIV
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A side-profile view of a gold-coloured silver gilt sculpture depicting a standing racehorse with a detailed mane and muscular structure.
A silver gilt Italian statue of a race horse, Rome c.1960
Ref: SA963099
A side-profile view of a gold-coloured silver gilt sculpture depicting a standing racehorse with a detailed mane and muscular structure.
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleItalian Mid-Century
  • MaterialSilver Gilt
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsEquestrian figure, Naturalistic musculature, Textured mane and tail
  • SizeH 20 cm (8 in) x W 6 cm (2 in) x D 26 cm (10 in)

This Italian mid-century sculpture depicts a standing racehorse with naturalistic musculature, a textured mane, and a detailed tail. Originating from Rome around 1960, the piece takes the form of an equestrian figure rendered in silver gilt with a warm gold colour. Distinctive physical elements include naturalistic proportions, a defined head and neck, and clearly formed hooves. The hooves bear the stamped marks "800" and "138 Roma". The metal surface displays a reflective polished finish across the body contrasted with textured details along the spine and rear. Measuring 20 cm high, 6 cm wide, and 26 cm deep, the sculpture is designed for display on a flat surface. Placement suits a traditional interior setting, particularly as a decorative accent upon an office desk or within a gentleman's library. The compact footprint permits placement on bookshelves, side tables, or executive desks alongside books and writing implements. The silver gilt construction provides a metallic sheen that complements wood furniture and leather desk accessories.

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Mid-century Italian silversmiths frequently produced detailed animal figurines cast in silver, finished with a thin layer of gold electroplating known as silver gilt or vermeil. These pieces often captured naturalistic forms and anatomical proportions popular in mid-20th-century decorative arts.

Silver gilt items are crafted primarily from silver, which is cast into shape and subsequently electroplated or covered with liquid gold. This process provides a rich gold appearance while retaining the weight and precious metal content of the silver base.

Authentic mid-century Italian silver pieces usually bear hallmarks indicating the purity of the metal, such as 800 or 925, along with a hallmark star, makers number, and city abbreviation such as RM for Rome. Examining these stamped marks under magnification confirms authenticity.

A silver gilt sculpture functions well as a focal accent on a dark wood desk, mantelpiece, or styled console table. Position it alongside natural materials, such as leather-bound books or stone surfaces, to allow the warm metal lustre to contrast with darker backgrounds.

Silver gilt surfaces require gentle handling to avoid wearing away the thin layer of gold plating. Clean using a soft, dry lint-free cloth and avoid abrasive polishes or chemical silver cleaners that can strip the gilded layer.
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