A striking pair of cast gilt metal sculptures depicting spirited rearing horses restrained by classical figures, executed in the grand tradition of neoclassical decorative arts. Rich in movement and drama, each composition captures the powerful energy of the horse as it rears upward while attended by a finely modelled human figure, creating a dynamic interplay between strength, grace, and control. The sculptures feature a warm gilt finish that beautifully accentuates the muscular anatomy of the horses and the flowing contours of the accompanying figures. Set upon faux-marble bases with stylized foliate motifs, the pair possesses a strong architectural presence and evokes the decorative grandeur of 19th-century European sculpture.
Dimensions:
W: 13″
D: 7″
H: 17″
