Pair Antique Late 19th Century French Signed "Horses of Marley" Bronze Castings

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This is a dashing, collectible antique pair of Marly horses. A French, bronze equine statue in the manner of Guillaume Coustou (1677-1746), dating to the late 19th century, circa 1900. Excellent representations of the famous Marly horses, on display in the Louvre Each displaying a desirable aged patina, pleasingly natural finish Appreciably heavy bronze in very good original condition Weighing 7.74kg and 7.70kg respectively (approximately 17lb each) Two horses rear up as their grooms struggle to contain their inherent power The majesty of each horse resplendent with their sense of dynamism Defined, muscular haunches beneath detailed horse tack Further embellished with flowing manes and swishing tails Each groom with a look of surprise and fear at the ensuing situation Representative miniature leather reigns unite them with the animal The originals commissioned by King Louis XV, for the gardens of the Chateau de Marly Standing upon a detailed base and bearing the signature of the original sculptural artist Coustou This is a striking and eternally collectible antique pair of Marly horses. Considered a masterpiece of French sculpture, the large marble originals skilfully represented here in quality, heavy bronze. With the originals displayed in the Musee de Louvre...

An elegant and powerful pair of bronze sculptures with a dark patina, signed COUSTO, depicting rearing horses restrained by nude male figures in a dynamic and dramatically tense comp...

A pair of 19th century patinated bronze sculptures following the renowned "Marly Horses" created by celebrated baroque sculpture Guillaume Coustou. This pair is inscribed "Coustou" o...

A very impressive pair of 19th century bronze Marly horse, having a good patina, after Guillaume Coustou the elder 1677-1746.