Emile Guillemin Antique French Spelter Sculpture – Le Cavalier Arabe (The Arab Rider)

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A magnificent and finely detailed late 19th-century Orientalist sculpture titled "Le Cavalier Arabe" (The Arab Rider). This monumental piece represents … Read more A magnificent and finely detailed late 19th-century Orientalist sculpture titled "Le Cavalier Arabe" (The Arab Rider). This monumental piece represents a celebrated artistic collaboration between two renowned French masters of the Belle Époque era: Émile-Coriolan-Hippolyte Guillemin (1841–1907) and Alfred Barye Fils (1839–1882).

The Subject: The sculpture depicts an Arab horseman in intricate traditional riding apparel and turban, masterfully captured with immense movement, rich texturing, and deep historical romance characteristic of the 19th-century Orientalist movement.

Signatures & Markings: Features the authentic gilt artist signatures inscribed along the base, alongside the official embossed "Fabrication Francaise" foundry hallmark verifying its period French manufacture.

Craftsmanship & Weight: Cast in heavy, durable metal/spelter with a rich patinated finish, weighing a substantial 29 lbs (13 kg), giving it a commanding presence as a centerpiece display
To support the listed price, please note that comparable period editions of this monumental 'Cavalier Arabe' collaboration by Émile Guillemin and Alfred Barye—featuring the authentic French signatures and foundry hallmarks—frequently trade and list across fine art galleries and platforms between $4,500 and $9,500. This piece's substantial weight (29 lbs / 13 kg) and exceptional level of detail place it firmly in this collector tier See less