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Magnificent French Antique (1865) Bronze of a Steeplechase Horse Jumping a Fence, Isidore Jules Bonheur
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Magnificent French Antique (1865) Bronze of a Steeplechase Horse Jumping a Fence, Isidore Jules Bonheur

19th century
Sold 20 April 2026 · Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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Superb French antique (1865) bronze of a steeplechase racehorse jumping a fence entitled ‘Grand Steeple’ by Isidore Jules Bonheur (1827-1901). Cast bronze mounted on a rectangular plinth with dark brown patina. Signed ‘I. BONHEUR’ with a bronze plaque. Ca. 49cm high x 71cm long x 17cm deep (plinth 54cm x 16.5cm), weight 9.75kg.

Excellent condition and patina. A brilliant bronze of a racehorse in full flight.

Isidore Jules Bonheur is best known as one of the 19th century's most distinguished French animalier sculptors. Bonheur began his career as an artist working with his elder sister Rosa Bonheur (1822–1899) – a celebrated painter of animals and also a sculptor – in the studio of their father, drawing instructor Raymond Bonheur. Initially working as a painter, Isidore Bonheur made his Salon debut in 1848. In 1849, at the age of 22, he enrolled at the Ecole des Beaux Arts and regularly throughout his life exhibited at the Royal Academy in London. He achieved the most success with his sculptures of horses, which are among his most renowned works and rank among the finest of the French animalier school.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Bronze Horse Sculpture to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Reference Numbers
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SA1208507
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AD755A
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Superb French antique (1865) bronze of a steeplechase racehorse jumping a fence entitled ‘Grand Steeple’ by Isidore Jules Bonheur (1827-1901). Cast bronze mounted on a rectangular plinth with dark brown patina. Signed ‘I. BONHEUR’ with a bronze plaque. Ca. 49cm high x 71cm long x 17cm deep (plinth 54cm x 16.5cm), weight 9.75kg.
fig 1. A dark brown bronze sculpture depicting a jockey riding a horse mid-jump over a fence, mounted on a rectangular base with a plaque.
fig 1. Magnificent French Antique (1865) Bronze of a Steeplechase Horse Jumping a Fence, Isidore Jules Bonheur

Excellent condition and patina. A brilliant bronze of a racehorse in full flight.

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Isidore Jules Bonheur is best known as one of the 19th century's most distinguished French animalier sculptors.
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

Bonheur began his career as an artist working with his elder sister Rosa Bonheur (1822–1899) – a celebrated painter of animals and also a sculptor – in the studio of their father, drawing instructor Raymond Bonheur. Initially working as a painter, Isidore Bonheur made his Salon debut in 1848. In 1849, at the age of 22, he enrolled at the Ecole des Beaux Arts and regularly throughout his life exhibited at the Royal Academy in London. He achieved the most success with his sculptures of horses, which are among his most renowned works and rank among the finest of the French animalier school.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Bronze Horse Sculpture to the 19th Century.

Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1208507
Dealers Internal Ref
AD755A
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Archive I A dark brown bronze sculpture depicting a jockey riding a horse mid-jump over a fence, mounted on a rectangular base with a plaque. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Magnificent French Antique (1865) Bronze of a Steeplechase Horse Jumping a Fence, Isidore Jules Bonheur

Archive II A dark brown bronze sculpture depicting a jockey riding a horse mid-jump over a fence, mounted on a rectangular base with a plaque. View II
Archive III A dark brown bronze sculpture depicting a jockey riding a horse mid-jump over a fence, mounted on a rectangular base with a plaque. View III
Archive IV A dark brown bronze sculpture depicting a jockey riding a horse mid-jump over a fence, mounted on a rectangular base with a plaque. View IV
Archive V A dark brown bronze sculpture depicting a jockey riding a horse mid-jump over a fence, mounted on a rectangular base with a plaque. View V
Archive VI A dark brown bronze sculpture depicting a jockey riding a horse mid-jump over a fence, mounted on a rectangular base with a plaque. View VI
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Archive VIII A dark brown bronze sculpture depicting a jockey riding a horse mid-jump over a fence, mounted on a rectangular base with a plaque. View VIII
Archive IX A dark brown bronze sculpture depicting a jockey riding a horse mid-jump over a fence, mounted on a rectangular base with a plaque. View IX
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A dark brown bronze sculpture depicting a jockey riding a horse mid-jump over a fence, mounted on a rectangular base with a plaque.
Magnificent French Antique (1865) Bronze of a Steeplechase Horse Jumping a Fence, Isidore Jules Bonheur
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A dark brown bronze sculpture depicting a jockey riding a horse mid-jump over a fence, mounted on a rectangular base with a plaque.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSculpture
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century French Animalier
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourDark Bronze Brown
  • MotifsEquine anatomy in motion, Jockey in racing attire, Naturalistic fence obstacle, Rectangular inscribed base
  • SizeH 49 cm (19 in) x W 71 cm (28 in) x D 17 cm (7 in)

FAQs

The animalier movement emerged in 19th-century France, focusing on the realistic and dynamic portrayal of animals, particularly horses and wild beasts, by sculptors such as Isidore Jules Bonheur.

Most 19th-century bronzes were cast using the lost-wax method, followed by hand-chasing and the application of various chemical patinas to achieve colour depth.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit crisp foundry markings, artist signatures, a multi-layered patination rather than uniform paint, and weight consistent with solid or heavy-gauge bronze casting.

Such sculptural works function well as focal points on sturdy surfaces like large sideboards, executive desks, or dedicated plinths, pairing effectively with natural materials such as dark wood and leather.

Preservation requires dusting with a soft, dry brush and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to protect the patina from atmospheric moisture; abrasive cleaners or water should be avoided.
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