Live Auction 2374500 Years: Decorative Arts Europe Including Oriental Carpets and Including Sculpture from the Collection of Michael Hall
A BRONZE MODEL OF A REARING HORSE
Lot 82

A BRONZE MODEL OF A REARING HORSE

WORKSHOP OF PIETRO TACCA, FLORENTINE, EARLY 17TH CENTURY

Closed11 June 2010

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A BRONZE MODEL OF A REARING HORSE
WORKSHOP OF PIETRO TACCA, FLORENTINE, EARLY 17TH CENTURY
On a later rectangular black plastic base, lacking rider
7½ in. (19 cm.) high, 8½ in. (21.5 cm) high with base

Private Collection, England.
Anonymous sale; Christie's, London, 11 April 1990, lot 128.

Specialist note

Although the straps to the stomach and tail clearly indicate this horse is lacking a rider, the modeling and, in particular, the chasing of the magnificent mane are marks of a significant artist.