Large Bronze Group of Resting Cavalrymen with Horses and Hounds by Liebrech

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A dramatic and highly detailed bronze group sculpture depicting a moment of rest among cavalrymen, their horses, and hounds, signed … Read more A dramatic and highly detailed bronze group sculpture depicting a moment of rest among cavalrymen, their horses, and hounds, signed Liebrecht. The composition captures a richly narrative scene: soldiers seated on the ground, gathered in discussion or tending to supplies, flanked by two fully saddled horses and attentive hunting dogs. Cast with extraordinary attention to texture and realism — from the folds of garments to the musculature of the animals — this piece exemplifies the storytelling and craftsmanship of 19th- or early 20th-century European academic sculpture. Mounted on a shaped black base with a nameplate, this commanding group is ideal for collectors of military or equestrian-themed bronzes. See less