Guillaume Coustou, Marley Horse Tamers, 1800s, Bronze, Set of 2

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A striking pair of large 19th-century style bronze Marly Horse sculptures, finely cast after the originals by Guillaume Coustou (1677–1746). … Read more A striking pair of large 19th-century style bronze Marly Horse sculptures, finely cast after the originals by Guillaume Coustou (1677–1746). Each sculpture depicts a rearing horse restrained by a groom, capturing the muscular tension and dramatic movement that made the originals so iconic.
• Height: 54 cm (21 inches)
• Material: Patinated bronze
• Style: French Neoclassical with Romantic dynamism
• Origin: Likely French or Belgian, circa late 19th to early 20th century
• Condition: Excellent patina with sharp casting detail throughout

Inspired by the monumental “Chevaux de Marly”, originally commissioned for Louis XV’s Château de Marly and now housed at the Louvre, this pair embodies the grandeur and artistry of French academic sculpture.

These bronzes make ideal statement pieces for a library, grand hallway, or collector’s interior, offering both historical presence and dramatic form.
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