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Catalogue N°:
2
Title:
Grazing Horse
Description:
An extremely large and magnificient ivory study of a grazing horse, standing with head lowered and the four feet together, well balanced. The tail sweeping round at the back. A long rope with a large loop passes across the animals back down to the hindlegs of the horse. The hindlegs are tied together to prevent from running away.
Signature:
unsigned
School:
Material:
Ivory
Period:
late 18th C
Measures:
H 6,9 cm
Miscellaneous:
Eyes inlaid. There might be an old restauration on top of the ropes. Boldly carved hairwork, ivory stained and well patinated.
