How do I clean a patinated bronze equestrian sculpture?

Dust the surface gently with a soft, dry brush to prevent dirt accumulation in crevices. Avoid using water, detergents, or metal polishes, which can strip away the historic patination. Apply a very thin coat of microcrystalline wax occasionally if the metal appears dry, then buff it lightly with a clean cloth. This protects the bronze from atmospheric moisture without altering its finish.

What periods do these bronzes come from?

The pieces span from the seventeenth century through the Victorian era and into the mid-twentieth century. Nineteenth-century works frequently feature French Animalier subjects, while twentieth-century examples often embrace Art Deco styling. Earlier castings typically rely on traditional foundry marks and heavier bronze gauges. Later twentieth-century pieces introduce modernist interpretations and distinct regional foundry practises.

How were marble bases attached to the sculptures?

Sculptors secured the metal figures to stone or marble plinths using threaded pins, bolts, or pegs extending from the horse's hooves through the base. Nuts fastened underneath the stone held the entire heavy assembly securely in place. Inspect the underside of the base to understand the mounting construction. Original fixings often provide clues to the age and workshop origin of the sculpture.

Are all bronze horses solid metal?

Most large equestrian sculptures are hollow-cast to reduce weight and metal usage during production. Molten bronze poured into the mould created a strong outer shell rather than a heavy solid block. Smaller studies and specific anatomical fragments may be solid, but hollow casting remains standard for larger figures. This technique allowed founders to manage the structural balance of rearing animals.

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A patinated bronze equestrian sculpture captures rider and mount in metal, offering collectors dynamic motion and sculptural depth.

Grand Tour Bronze of Colleoni After Verrocchio

1900 - 1920

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Grand Tour Bronze of Colleoni After Verrocchio

From Cella

£1,100

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Superb Japanese Vintage (Early 20thc) Bronze Horse, Tokyo Foundry, Sakai Kōzan

1920 - 1940

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Superb Japanese Vintage (Early 20thc) Bronze Horse, Tokyo Foundry, Sakai Kōzan

From Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

£550

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Bronze Pair of Marley Horses Circa 1875

From Frank Craig Antiques

£750

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19th century

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French Bronze Figure

From Carradale Farm Antiques

£2,850

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Pair of Large Chinese Bronze Horses

From Jane Short Antiques

£3,850

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Large Original Early 20th Century ‘Bugatti’ Style Bronze Horse C.1920

1900 - 1920

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Large Original Early 20th Century ‘Bugatti’ Style Bronze Horse C.1920

From Webberley Antiques

£600

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Jockey Girl – Art Deco Patinated + Gilded Bronze Figure on Marble Base by Bruno Zach

1900 - 1920

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Jockey Girl – Art Deco Patinated + Gilded Bronze Figure on Marble Base by Bruno Zach

From Morgan Strickland Decorative Arts

£9,800

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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19th Century Bronze Arab on a Camel.

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£5,800

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Late 19th Century Animalier Bronze Sculpture "Cheval Arabe No.3" by Pierre Jules

From Hickmet Fine Arts

£1,150

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Impressive French Bronze Group of a Horse Drinking, with Mother & Child, by Xavier Raphanel (1876-1957)

19th century

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Impressive French Bronze Group of a Horse Drinking, with Mother & Child, by Xavier Raphanel (1876-1957)

From Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

£1,450

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Listings include French Animalier, Art Deco, and Western Americana styles, cast in bronze with marble, wood, and brass bases across multiple centuries.

A Large Singed Japanese Bronze Horse Sculpture, Circa 1920-30, Showa/taisho Period

1900 - 1920

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A Large Singed Japanese Bronze Horse Sculpture, Circa 1920-30, Showa/taisho Period

From H & H Gallery

£8,500

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Huge Bronze Horse Statue on Marble Base After P J Mene

1920 - 1940

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Huge Bronze Horse Statue on Marble Base After P J Mene

From Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge

£2,250

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Very Rare, English Bronze, Hunting Group by John Willis Good, Cox & Sons 1875

19th century

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Very Rare, English Bronze, Hunting Group by John Willis Good, Cox & Sons 1875

From Vivers Mill Antiques

£6,495

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1920 - 1940

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Art Deco Bronze Stallion

From witchantiques.com

£375

3+ MONTHS AGO

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A Bronze Figure of Francois I on Horseback

19th century

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A Bronze Figure of Francois I on Horseback

From Hansord Antiques

£875

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Bronze Marley Horses, Equestrian, Figures, Circa 1875

19th century

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Bronze Marley Horses, Equestrian, Figures, Circa 1875

From Frank Craig Antiques

£1,700

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Patinated Bronze Equestrian Sculpture

Grand Tour Bronze of Colleoni After Verrocchio

Superb Japanese Vintage (Early 20thc) Bronze Horse, Tokyo Foundry, Sakai Kōzan

Bronze Pair of Marley Horses Circa 1875

French Bronze Figure

Pair of Large Chinese Bronze Horses

Large Original Early 20th Century ‘Bugatti’ Style Bronze Horse C.1920

Jockey Girl – Art Deco Patinated + Gilded Bronze Figure on Marble Base by Bruno Zach

19th Century Bronze Arab on a Camel.

Late 19th Century Animalier Bronze Sculpture "Cheval Arabe No.3" by Pierre Jules

Impressive French Bronze Group of a Horse Drinking, with Mother & Child, by Xavier Raphanel (1876-1957)

A Large Singed Japanese Bronze Horse Sculpture, Circa 1920-30, Showa/taisho Period

Huge Bronze Horse Statue on Marble Base After P J Mene

Very Rare, English Bronze, Hunting Group by John Willis Good, Cox & Sons 1875

Art Deco Bronze Stallion

A Bronze Figure of Francois I on Horseback

Bronze Marley Horses, Equestrian, Figures, Circa 1875

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