Antique bronze horse statue Italian

Heavy Bronze statue of a proud horse in the manner of da Vinci. A very similar example is in the Metropolitan museum of Art and sculpted by Giovanni Bologna called Giabologna 1529-1608 and was cast in Italy 1575-1653 in the workshop of Francesco Susini. This antique statue is unmarked, no signature of foundry stamps. It has a beautiful patina and is a wonderful example of equestrian sculpture. It has an integral cast bronze plinth base with later felt pad below as illustrated. Italian, 19th century solid bronze Weight 6 kg For so much more please visit my own website