Sculpture, Grande et Lourde Sculpture Animale Ancienne – (JOUET / RITUEL) – Inde, XIXe / Début XXe Siècle 7,2kg - 34.8 cm - Solid brass, bronze, axles in iron/oxidized metal
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India; Grande et Lourde Sculpture Animale Ancienne – (JOUET / RITUEL) – Inde, XIXe – début XXe siècle; a heavy brass and bronze horse sculpture on four wheels with iron axles, dimensions 34.8 cm high x 20.7 cm wide x 28 cm deep, weight about 7.2 kg, origin India, original attribution, non-signed, provenance private collection, condition good.
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Large and Heavy Ancient Animal Sculpture – Brass and Bronze Horse on Wheels (TOY / RITUAL) – India, 19th / Early 20th Century – approx. 7.2 kg
Remarkable and heavy solid-brass horse sculpture (lost-wax casting technique), equipped with four decorative wheels and mounted on metal axles. This type of traditional Indian piece, at the crossroads of a votive ritual object and an antique folk toy, was often used during festivities or offerings (the wheels allowing it to be moved or rolled in processions).
The horse body is richly adorned with relief-cut harnesses (bead necklace, bridle, decorated saddle). The four solid wheels are finely molded and engraved with geometric and star-shaped motifs. The ancient patina is superb, oscillating between the golden reflections of polished brass from use and the oxidized areas from time.
Technical specifications
Origin: India
Era: 19th – early 20th century
Dimensions: 28 cm (length) x 20.7 cm (width) x 34.8 cm (height)
Weight: About 7.2 kg (heavy and massive)
Materials: Solid brass, bronze, axles in iron/oxidized metal
Condition
Overall condition: Superb authentic condition for an antique collection piece. Signs of use, handling patina, and harmonious natural oxidation on the wheels and axles. Solid, stable and fully cohesive structure.
Large and Heavy Ancient Animal Sculpture – Brass and Bronze Horse on Wheels (TOY / RITUAL) – India, 19th / Early 20th Century – approx. 7.2 kg
Remarkable and heavy solid-brass horse sculpture (lost-wax casting technique), equipped with four decorative wheels and mounted on metal axles. This type of traditional Indian piece, at the crossroads of a votive ritual object and an antique folk toy, was often used during festivities or offerings (the wheels allowing it to be moved or rolled in processions).
The horse body is richly adorned with relief-cut harnesses (bead necklace, bridle, decorated saddle). The four solid wheels are finely molded and engraved with geometric and star-shaped motifs. The ancient patina is superb, oscillating between the golden reflections of polished brass from use and the oxidized areas from time.
Technical specifications
Origin: India
Era: 19th – early 20th century
Dimensions: 28 cm (length) x 20.7 cm (width) x 34.8 cm (height)
Weight: About 7.2 kg (heavy and massive)
Materials: Solid brass, bronze, axles in iron/oxidized metal
Condition
Overall condition: Superb authentic condition for an antique collection piece. Signs of use, handling patina, and harmonious natural oxidation on the wheels and axles. Solid, stable and fully cohesive structure.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
No
Country of origin
India
Material
Solid brass, bronze, axles in iron/oxidized metal
Title of artwork
Grande et Lourde Sculpture Animale Ancienne – (JOUET / RITUEL) – Inde, XIXe / Début XXe Siècle 7,2kg
Dynastic style/period
19th – early 20th century
Signature
Not signed
Provenance
Private collection
Attribution
Original
Condition
Good condition
Height
34.8 cm
Width
20.7 cm
Depth
28 cm
Weight
7.2 kg
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