Sale 9519
London, South Kensington
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27 November 2002
Price realised
GBP 2,115
Estimate
A French bronze model of a prancing horse, late 19th century Cast after Charles Henri Joseph Cordier The hemispherical base signed H Cordier, and further inscribed Chiébaut Frères Fumiere & Gauignol Fils Paris, mounted on a square section marmo verde antico plinth, with gilt bronze wreath mounts 29in. (73.7cm.) high overall
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The sculpting of the head of the horse, particularly the treatment of the mane and the mouth, bears resemblance to that of the horses of Saint Mark's in Venice, -models which Cordier was apparently influenced by.
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