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Pair of French Bronze Marly Horses After Coustou
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Pair of French Bronze Marly Horses After Coustou

19th century
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A pair of late 19th century bronze marly horses beautifully cast after the models by Coustou. Both sculptures show horses rearing with a muscular male groom in drapery holding on to the reins in his hands.

Signed to the base - Coustou

The original large size marly horses were sculpted by Guillaume Coustou the elder and commissioned by Louis XV of France. They were made from marble and positioned by the trough at the entrance of the Chateau de Marly which are now on show at the Louvre museum in Paris.

Height - 38 cm (15 inches)

Width - 33 cm (13 inches)

Depth - 14 cm (5 ½ inches)

Circa - 1890

Date of Manufacture

Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors has dated these Bronze Marly Horse Sculptures to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
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SA1243167
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A pair of late 19th century bronze marly horses beautifully cast after the models by Coustou.
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Both sculptures show horses rearing with a muscular male groom in drapery holding on to the reins in his hands.
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fig 1. A pair of patinated dark bronze sculptures depicting rearing horses held by grooms on naturalistic bases.
fig 1. Pair of French Bronze Marly Horses After Coustou

Signed to the base - Coustou

The original large size marly horses were sculpted by Guillaume Coustou the elder and commissioned by Louis XV of France. They were made from marble and positioned by the trough at the entrance of the Chateau de Marly which are now on show at the Louvre museum in Paris.

Height - 38 cm (15 inches)

Width - 33 cm (13 inches)

Depth - 14 cm (5 ½ inches)

Circa - 1890

Date of Manufacture

Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors has dated these Bronze Marly Horse Sculptures to the 1890s.

Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Reference Numbers
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SA1243167
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A pair of patinated dark bronze sculptures depicting rearing horses held by grooms on naturalistic bases.
Pair of French Bronze Marly Horses After Coustou
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Baroque Revival
  • MaterialBronze, Dark Patina
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsRearing horse, Equine groom, Naturalistic base, Flowing mane
  • SizeH 38 cm (15 in) x W 33 cm (13 in) x D 14 cm (6 in)

This pair of French Baroque Revival sculptures follows the renowned models of the Marly horses after Coustou, originating from the late 19th century around 1890. Each piece is cast in bronze with a dark patina and a deep dark brown colour, depicting a dynamic rearing horse paired with a muscular male groom in drapery holding the reins. The detailed figures stand upon naturalistic bases with sculpted foliage and ground texture, showcasing flowing manes and tails. The signature of Coustou appears on the base of each sculpture. Measuring 38 cm high, 33 cm wide and 14 cm deep, these substantial decorative objects fit ideally upon a sideboard top within a traditional French chateau interior setting. They add a classical sculptural accent to a room, suitable for display in a living room, study or hallway. The dark metal finish complements timber furniture and classic architectural mouldings found in heritage properties.

FAQs

The original Marly Horses were commissioned in 1739 by King Louis XV of France, sculpted by Guillaume Coustou for the Chateau de Marly, and subsequently replicated in various bronze sizes during the 19th century.

These figures were typically cast using the lost-wax (cire perdue) process or sand casting techniques, followed by hand-chasing to refine details and the application of a patinated chemical finish.

Authentic period castings feature crisp detail in the mane and groom figures, a hand-applied patina, substantial weight, and often carry the signature Coustou cast into the base.

Position a pair symmetrically on a fireplace mantelpiece, sideboard top, or console table to establish structure and visual balance within a contemporary or traditional scheme.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a thin coat of clear microcrystalline wax annually, buffing gently to protect the patina without using harsh chemical polishers.
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