AFTER ISIDORE JULES BONHEUR (FRENCH 1827-1901), A LARGE BRONZE EQUESTRIAN GROUP

AFTER ISIDORE JULES BONHEUR (FRENCH 1827-1901), A LARGE BRONZE EQUESTRIAN GROUP 'KINCSEM WITH ELIJAH MADDEN UP' 20TH CENTURY Depicting the successful horse and jockey, signed to cast naturalistic base 'I BONHEUR', set on mixed marble plinth approximately 75cm high overall, base 65.5 by 24cm From the 1860s onwards Bonheur exhibited a number of animalier bronze sculptures at the French Salons. Kincsem (1874-1887) was a Hungarian born thoroughbred with the most wins of any unbeaten horse in the history of the sport, having won 54 races from 54 starts. Her sire, Cambuscan, was bred by Queen Victoria. SALEROOM NOTICE Please note the title of this work has been updated and differs from the printed catalogue: 'KINCSEM WITH ELIJAH MADDEN UP' Condition Report: SALEROOM NOTICE Please note the title of this work has been updated and differs from the printed catalogue: 'KINCSEM WITH ELIJAH MADDEN UP' With some rubbing around heads, neck and rump. Has small casting lines visible through jockey eyes and face is slightly compressed. Lacks ends of spurs. The whole with old wax residue visible under UV and spot marks of old dirt residue. Casting remnants visible for example between jockey legs and horse. Small edge chips and knocks to base. Relatively good condition for relatively modern casting. Please see the additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report and are accessible via the link in the report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request.Condition Report Disclaimer