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Antique French Bronze Horse

Antique French 19th Bronze Equestrian Group Horses Jockeys Statue Sculpture 1895
Located in Portland, OR
A fine late 19th century antique French bronze sculpture group, of a pair of race horses & jockeys
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1890s French School Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Large Antique Marly Horse Figure, French, Equine Statue, Bronze, Victorian, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique Marly horse figure. A French, bronze and brass equine statue in the manner
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Animal Sculptures

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Brass, Bronze

Collectible Antique Pair of Marly Horses French, Bronze, Equine, Statue, Coustou
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a dashing, collectible antique pair of Marly horses. A French, bronze equine statue in the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair Antique Late 19th Century French Signed "Horses of Marley" Bronze Castings
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Large Antique Late 19th Century French Signed Bronze Castings of the "Horses of Marley."
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Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Pair of French Bronze Marly Horses Sculptures by Cousteau 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fine antique pair of French Grand Tour patinated-bronze sculptures of the Marly Horses
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Antique 1850s French Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Horse Bronze Trotting Stallion Isidore Jules Bonheur (France, 1827-1901)
By Isidore Jules Bonheur
Located in SANTA FE, NM
Antique Horse Bronze Portrait of a Trotting Stallion Isidore Jules Bonheur (France, 1827-1901) Cast
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1870s Realist Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

French Antique Bronze Sculpture "Horse and Groom” after Emmanuel de Santa Coloma
Located in Shippensburg, PA
the wills, his entire posture countering the movements of the horse as she gallops wildly. Signed at
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20th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Bronze Portrait Draft Horse by Isidore Jules Bonheur (France, 1827-1901)
By Isidore Jules Bonheur
Located in SANTA FE, NM
Antique Bronze Portrait of a Draft Horse Isidore Jules Bonheur (France, 1827-1901) Circa 1840s Cast
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1870s Realist Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Exceptional Bronze Draft Horse by Pierre Jules Mêne (French, 1810-1879)
Located in SANTA FE, NM
Antique Horse Bronze Exceptional Bronze of a Draft Horse Pierre Jules Mêne (French, 1810-1879
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Mid-19th Century Romantic Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Bronze, Race Horses, Patinated, Jules Moigniez (Fr. 1835-1894) Statues
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Antique Statues, Bronze, Race Horses, Patinated, Jules Moigniez (French 1835-1894), 1900
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20th Century French Other Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of French 19th/20th Century Patinated Bronze Sculptures "The Marly Horses"
By Guillaume Coustou
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine Pair of French 19th/20th Century Patinated Bronze Sculptures of "The Marly Horses" After the
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Titze Bronze Inkwell With Horse And Rider
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Novelty Equestrian Hunting Inkwell. An antique novelty desk top bronze inkwell with an equestrian
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Early 20th Century French Inkwells

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Bronze

Titze Bronze Inkwell With Horse And Rider
Titze Bronze Inkwell With Horse And Rider
$467
H 4.73 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in
Pair of Antique Bronze Guillaume Coustou Marly Horses Statues as Seen the Louvre
By Guillaume Coustou
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of Guillaume Coustou bronze “Marly Horse
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair French 19th/20th Century Gilt-Bronze Sculptures of The Marly Horses Lamps
By Guillaume Coustou
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine Pair of French 19th/20th Century Gilt-Bronze Sculptures of "The Marly Horses" (Now turned
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Pair French 19th/20th Century Gilt-Bronze Sculptures of The Marly Horses Lamps
Pair French 19th/20th Century Gilt-Bronze Sculptures of The Marly Horses Lamps
$12,450 Sale Price
37% Off
H 31.25 in W 21.75 in D 12.75 in
Large Antique Pair of 19th Century Sculptured Marley Horses, After Coustou
By Guillaume Coustou
Located in Markington, GB
Guillaume Coustou is best known for his two pieces of marble sculpture, each called Horse
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Antique 1890s French Baroque Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Fine and Early Bronze and Sienna Marble Horses, Mare Tending Her Foal circa 1820
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
modelled in bronze, full of life and movement with a lovely antique patina. The clock is mounted in a
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Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Mantel Clocks

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Siena Marble, Bronze

French Antique Stately Bronze Napoleon on Prancing Horse Sculpture, Marble Base
Located in Lisse, NL
good quality antiques having to do with (French) historical figures then this rare and wonderful
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

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Large Antique French Bronze Horse and Jockey Statue Signed
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
Wonderful antique French bronze horse and jockey statue. Good size at almost five feet tall, or
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Vintage 1920s Animal Sculptures

Antique Bronze Sculpture of Horses by Constantin Cristesco
By Constantin Cristesco 1
Located in Alexandria, VA
Constantin Cristesco (French, 1872-1928). "Deux chevaux sautant la barrière," Bronze with
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Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of French Classical 19th Century Bronze Marley Horses
Located in Darwen, GB
A pair of French Classical 19th century bronze Marley horses after Coustou depicting rearing horses
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Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Large French Bronze Horse Pony Statue Casting Verdis Gris Colt
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
Gorgeous French bronze horse or pony statue. Stands in at just over five feet (160 CM) tall so you
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1990s Animal Sculptures

Large Late 19th-Early 20th Century Bronze Marly Horses
Located in Pasadena, CA
elements of its given era. Sleek and unique, this eye-catching pair of cast brass horses and figures
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Antique Late 19th Century French Other Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Antique French Bronze Horse and Lad Figural Relief by Coulston, circa 1890
By Coulston
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique French bronze, late 19th century stallion relief signed, Coulston (image 9). The horse
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20th Century French Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique French Bronze Model of a Horse
Located in London, GB
This fine, antique bronze model of a horse is cast in the naturalistic style, and depicts a walking
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Antique 1880s French Renaissance Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Antique French Bronze Model of a Horse
H 10.24 in W 13 in D 7.09 in
Pair of Antique French Bronze Statues-The Marly Horses
Located in Dallas, TX
This stunning pair of antique bronzes were based on the massive Marly Horses marble statues in
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Antique 19th Century French Sculptures

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Bronze

Lifesize French Bronze Horse Statue Architectural Bronze Horses Pony
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful lifesize French bronze horse Stands in at 7 feet tall - 213 CM - so massive Of course
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Vintage 1980s Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Lifesize French Bronze Horse Statue Architectural Bronze Horses Pony
Located in Potters Bar, GB
- Wonderful lifesize French bronze horse - Stands in at 7 feet tall - 213 cm - so massive - Of
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Vintage 1980s Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique, Pair, Marly Horses, French, Bronze, Equestrian, Statue, after Coustou
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique pair of Marly horses. A French, bronze equestrian statue after Guillaume Coustou
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Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

“Horse and Bucket” French Antique Bronze Sculpture by Isidore Bonheur
By Isidore Jules Bonheur
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A pleasing model of a horse leaning down to drink water from a bucket, the modelling is excellent
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Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

French Antique Bronze Sculpture “Halting Stallion” Horse by Pierre Lenordez
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PIERRE LENORDEZ French, 1815-1892 A Halting Stallion Patinated sand-cast bronze Signed in cast
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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique French Bronze Pocket Watch Stand / Match Strike, Equestrian / Horses
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous antique French pocket watch stand, from the Bordeaux "Le Bouscat" racecourse, the
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Antique Early 1900s French Late Victorian Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Jean-Francois Theodore Gechter Antique French Bronze Sculpture of Horse
By Jean-François Théodore Gechter
Located in Shippensburg, PA
This intricate and highly skilled sand cast model of a dray horse with it's foot caught up in the
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Antique 1840s French Romantic Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Patinated Bronze Rearing Horse Sculpture - 1Y155
Located in Bordeaux, FR
A finely crafted antique sculpture in patinated bronze, depicting a rearing horse. Material
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Antiquities

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Bronze

Antique Pair French Bronze Marley Horses Equestrian Guillaume Coustou 1677-1746
By Guillaume Coustou
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Very fine pair of well cast French Patinated Bronze Representations of the Famous Marley Horses
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Pair French Bronze Marley Horses Equestrian Guillaume Coustou 1677-1746
By Guillaume Coustou
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Very fine pair of well cast French patinated bronze representations of the famous Marley Horses
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

French Antique Bronze Sculpture of Jockey and Stallion Horse by Jules Bennes
Located in Shippensburg, PA
JULES BENNES French, fl. late 19th to early 20th century "The Race" Medium-brown nuanced patina
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20th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

French Antique Bronze Sculpture of Stallion Horse by Christophe Fratin ca. 1850
By Christophe Fratin
Located in Shippensburg, PA
CHRISTOPHE FRATIN French, 1801-1864 "Rainbow - Cheval Arabe" Sand-cast and patinated bronze
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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Bronze Sculpture of a Horse by Jules Moignez
Located in Antwerp, BE
An antique bronze sculpture of a standing horse by the artist Jules Moignez (1835-1894) who lived
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Antique 19th Century French Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Pair of French Grand Tour Bronze Marly Horses Sculptures 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Grand Tour pair of French patinated-bronze sculptures of Marly Horses
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Antique 1880s Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

French Antique Bronze Sculpture of Jockey on Race Horse by H.R. de Vains
Located in Shippensburg, PA
H.R. DE VAINS French, 1848 - 1886 Jockey on a Race Horse Patinated bronze signed in base "HR de
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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

French 18th Century Crossbow Commode with Period Bronze Horse Hardware
Located in Dallas, TX
This rare antique French Louis XV period commode "en arbalete" or crossbow profile has been hand
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

White Faience Urn with Gilt Bronze-Mounted Horses from France, circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautifully embellished bronze mounted antique French faience urn dates to circa 1900. The top
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Antique Early 1900s French Urns

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Bronze

Vintage Bronze Horse Statue after Da Vinci
Located in Austin, TX
Art Deco period stylized brass horse sculpture from Milan; Italy after the Sforza horse by Leonardo
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Patinated and Gilt Bronze Figure of Warrior on Horse
Located in New York, NY
Antique Patinated and Gilt Bronze Figure of Medieval Warrior on Horse Signed: A Richard French
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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

19th c. Bronze Marly Horse after Cousteau
Located in Casteren, NL
This stunning antique bronze was based on the massive Marly Horses marble statues in France
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Antique 19th Century French Sculptures

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Bronze

19th c. Bronze Marly Horse after Cousteau
19th c. Bronze Marly Horse after Cousteau
H 22.45 in W 18.12 in D 9.85 in
Antique Bronze Catchall by Max Le Verrier, Art Deco, Horse and Palm Tree - 1Y163
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This antique catchall, crafted in patinated bronze, showcases an Art Deco design featuring a
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Vintage 1930s French Empire Antiquities

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Bronze

Rare and Fine Antique Bronze Sculpture “Horse and Jockey” by A.E. Dubucand
By Alfred Dubucand
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A.E. DUBUCAND French, fl. 1883-1890 A Horse and Jockey Medium-brown and parcel gilt patinated
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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

c.1860 French Cast Iron Horse Hitching Post
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Fantastic antique French cast iron horse hitching post-- great accent piece!
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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Art

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Iron, Bronze

Jill Garber Love Token Necklace with Rare Carved Antique Mother-of-Pearl Horse
By Jill Garber
Located in Saginaw, MI
, natural mother-of-pearl French rosary beads. • Antique Victorian Mother-of-Pearl Carved Horse FOB
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21st Century and Contemporary American Gilded Age Drop Necklaces

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Other, Sterling Silver, Bronze

Early 20th Century, Antique French Bronze Walking Horse
Located in Sampantawong, TH
French bronze walking horse. Age: France, Early 20th Century Size: Height 32.6 C.M. / Width 11 C.M
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Early 20th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Bronze Figure of a Knight on a Horse
Located in Petaluma, CA
A very finely cast figure of a knight on a horse and mounted on a detailed bronze base. This
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Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

20th Century, French Bronze of Jockey Horse Jumping a Fence, C.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th Century French bronze of of a jockey and horse jumping a fence. The bronze is
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20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair Of Antique Marly Horse Bookends, French, Grand Tour, Book Rest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique Marly Horse bookends. A French, bronze and slate Grand Tour book rest
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Antique 1860s French Victorian Bookends

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Slate, Bronze

Pair of Antique 19th Century Bronze Sculptures by Guillaume Coustou
By Guillaume Coustou
Located in London, GB
Large pair of superb quality antique French 19th century bronze ‘Marley’ horses after Guillaume
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Antique 1860s French Victorian Animal Sculptures

Lifesize French Bronze Horse Statue Architectural Bronze
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
Wonderful lifesize French bronze horse. Stands in at 7 feet tall - 213 cm - so massive. Of course
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1990s Animal Sculptures

Pair of French 19th Century Bronze Marley Horses
Located in Darwen, GB
A pair of French Classical 19th Century bronze Marley horses by Coustou depicting rearing horses
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Antique 19th Century British Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of French Classical 19th Century Bronze Marley Horses
Located in Darwen, GB
A pair of French Classical 19th century bronze Marley horses after Coustou depicting rearing horses
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Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Classical 19th Century French Bronze Marley Horses
Located in Darwen, GB
A pair of classical 19th century French bronze Marley horses after Coustou depicting rearing horses
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Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures

Pair of French Classical 19th Century Bronze Marley Horses after Coustou
Located in Darwen, GB
A pair of French Classical 19th century bronze Marley horses after Coustou depicting rearing horses
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Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures

Pair of French Classical 19th Century Bronze Marley Horses after Coustou
Located in Darwen, GB
A pair of French Classical 19th century bronze Marley horses after Coustou depicting rearing horses
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Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures

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Located in Roslyn, NY
Art Deco glass and silvered bronze fixture signed Degas. Frosted glass is beautifully embossed flowers and leaves. There are four interior lights.
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20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps

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Brass

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$3,390 / item
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$2,603
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$4,900
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19th Century Chinese Lacquer Wedding Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
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$7,129 / item
H 27.56 in W 33.47 in D 20.87 in
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Antique French Bronze Horse For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique French bronze horse available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of bronze, metal and marble, every antique French bronze horse was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an antique French bronze horse — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique French bronze horse made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Empire — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique French bronze horse over the years, but those crafted by Jean-François Théodore Gechter and Isidore Jules Bonheur are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique French Bronze Horse?

Prices for an antique French bronze horse start at $842 and top out at $10,643 with the average selling for $3,727.

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