Lot 122
"Louis XIV on Horseback", after Pierre Cartellier (Paris 1757–1831 Paris) and Louis-Messidor Petitot (Paris 1794–1862 Paris)
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Description
Bronze with a dark patina; on a rectangular slab of polished black stone with pale inclusions. Underside of the right forehoof resting on the base, with a central mounting hole flanked by the incised letters “N” and “D”. Fully modelled equestrian figure of Louis XIV in richly ornamented dress, wearing a plumed hat and long curled wig. His right hand points forwards while his left holds the reins. The horse is shown with one foreleg raised, an elaborately worked bridle and a fringed saddlecloth. A reduction after the Versailles equestrian monument by Cartellier and Petitot. Metal reins detached at both ends and distorted in several places. Patina rubbed in places to reveal yellow-coloured metal; several scratches to the horse and rider. Small circular opening in the right weight-bearing foreleg above the hoof. Base slab with scratches and chips to the edges. Dimensions sculpture approximately 69 × 55 × 22 cm; base 4 × 60.2 × 30 cm. Please note: collection in person only, or request a shipping quotation prior to bidding.Condition: II - Questions about the lot?
