An impressive life-size patinated wood model of... Lot 59

An impressive life-size patinated wood model of a horse England, circa 1820 H: 211 x W: 240 x D: 60 cm Also called saddlery horses, they allowed saddlers to present their new goods and other equestrian equipment to their wealthy clientele. Many horse owners also owned them to be able to display their prestige harnesses. This sculpture has always been exhibited in the decoration office of Abel and Christophe, becoming an iconic piece of their collection. Restorations to the legs and ears, overall patches and losses to the patina. The hollow structure most probably in wood and stucco