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Gladiator
a standing bronze racehorse by Pierre Lenordez (1814-1892)
$4,704.45
£3,450
€4,006.10
CA$6,482.51
A$7,125.86
CHF 3,741.04
MX$84,731.54
NOK 48,043.46
SEK 43,762.40
DKK 29,932.02
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'Gladiator' a standing bronze racehorse by Pierre Lenordez (1814-1892). Signed to the base and inscribed 'Gladiateur né en 1862. Par Monarque et Miss Gladiator. Gagnant en 1864 du Clearwell à Newmarket, en 1865 des 2000 guinées du Derby d'Epsom, du Grand Prix de Paris...'. Excellent brown patination.
Dimensions: H 32cm W 42cm D 12cm
Origin: French
Date: 1862
Item Number: 1912243
Pierre Lenordez (1814–1892) was a celebrated French sculptor and animalier, renowned for his remarkable ability to capture the essence and vitality of animals in his works. Born in Saint-Lô, Normandy, Lenordez initially trained as a painter before transitioning to sculpture, where he found his true calling. His artistic journey was deeply influenced by the rural landscapes of his homeland, which provided ample inspiration for his realistic and dynamic portrayals of horses, livestock, and other animals.
Lenordez exhibited regularly at the Paris Salon during the mid-19th century, earning widespread acclaim for his bronze sculptures. His works, often cast by prominent foundries of the era, reflected a blend of anatomical precision and expressive movement, qualities that distinguished him among his contemporaries.
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