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French Equestrian Bronze of a Riderless Horse
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French Equestrian Bronze of a Riderless Horse

19th century
Sold by Cella
Sold 3 December 2025 · Cella
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Good quality early 19th century French patinated equestrian bronze model of a saddled riderless, possibly panicked, horse in the aftermath of battle in the style of images by Carle Vernet (1758-1836). Naturalistically modelled with a short trimmed tail common with cavalry horses during the Napoleonic wars and lacking a stirrup on the rear side. Impressive and highly decorative bronze beautifully cast with a real sense of movement and power. France, circa 1830.

Physical Dimensions
Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
23.5cm (9.25")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Declaration

Cella has dated this Bronze Horse Sculpture to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1168990
Dealers Internal Reference
CA1026
Dealers Notes

Based in London, we are dealers in fine decorative antiques from the 18th and 19th centuries. We specialise in this era of enlightenment, neoclassicism and the Grand Tour, with its far reaching influence on style and taste in Britain, Continental Europe and beyond: elegance in the age of Napoleon. Our extensive stock covers all aspects of this period and decorative antiques influenced by the period. We constantly source new, beautiful items and upload to our site regularly. We are first and foremost antique collectors with over thirty years of experience; we only buy what we love and we hope you will too. Additional images can be supplied on request. More items are available on our website http://www.cellantiques.co.uk. We ship worldwide.

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Good quality early 19th century French patinated equestrian bronze model of a saddled riderless, possibly panicked, horse in the aftermath of battle in the style of images by Carle Vernet (1758-1836).
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Naturalistically modelled with a short trimmed tail common with cavalry horses during the Napoleonic wars and lacking a stirrup on the rear side.
Cella

Impressive and highly decorative bronze beautifully cast with a real sense of movement and power. France, circa 1830.

Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
23.5cm (9.25")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Date of Manufacture

Cella has dated this Bronze Horse Sculpture to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1168990
Dealers Internal Ref
CA1026
Cella
Cella
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2019

Specialists in the grand tour and french decorative objects, clocks and furniture, circa 1780-1880.

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French Equestrian Bronze of a Riderless Horse

Archive II A dark patinated bronze sculpture of a saddled horse mounted on a rectangular marble base. View II
Archive III A dark patinated bronze sculpture of a saddled horse mounted on a rectangular marble base. View III
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Archive V A dark patinated bronze sculpture of a saddled horse mounted on a rectangular marble base. View V
Archive VI A dark patinated bronze sculpture of a saddled horse mounted on a rectangular marble base. View VI
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A dark patinated bronze sculpture of a saddled horse mounted on a rectangular marble base.
French equestrian bronze of a riderless horse
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A dark patinated bronze sculpture of a saddled horse mounted on a rectangular marble base.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSculptures & Carvings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleHigh Victorian & Gothic
  • MaterialBronze, Marble
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsEquine anatomy, Saddle and stirrup detail, Patinated surface, Stone plinth base
  • SizeH 17 cm (7 in) x W 23.5 cm (9 in) x D 9 cm (4 in)

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The animalier movement, prominent in nineteenth-century France, focused on the realistic and dynamic portrayal of animals, particularly horses, lions, and dogs, by skilled sculptors working in bronze.

These pieces were typically cast using the traditional lost-wax method, known as cire perdue, which allowed for intricate detail in the metalwork, often mounted on a marble or slate plinth.

Authentic period bronzes feature heavy casting, fine chisel work on the surface details, natural patination showing age, and frequently foundry marks or artist signatures inscribed in the base.

This type of sculpture adds a classical focal point when placed on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or executive desk, complementing both traditional study spaces and minimalist modern shelving.

Bronze requires minimal maintenance; dusting with a soft, dry cloth is usually sufficient. Chemical cleaners and abrasive polishes must be avoided to protect the original patina.
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