Lot Essay
Both Kathiawar horses were portrayed during Haseltine's second visit to India in 1938. A second set of these were commissioned in 24 carat gold encrusted with precious gems by the heiress Barbara Hutton.
Details
Herbert Haseltine (1877-1962)
'Indra' and 'Lakshmi', A Pair of Bronze Heads of Horses
16in. (40.6cm.) and 15½in. (39.4cm.) high, including grey marble base, with gilt inscription 'HASELTINE', mottled brown patina
'Indra' and 'Lakshmi', A Pair of Bronze Heads of Horses
16in. (40.6cm.) and 15½in. (39.4cm.) high, including grey marble base, with gilt inscription 'HASELTINE', mottled brown patina
Provenance
Descended directly in the family of the artist