After Guillaume Coustou (French, 1677-1746) A Pair of

After Guillaume Coustou (French, 1677-1746) A Pair of Gilt and Patinated Bronze Models of the Marly Horses, 19th century

The dark patinated rearing horses, restrained by gilt grooms holding the reins, raised on naturalistic bases.

(H: 24, W: 22, D: 8 in. (approx.))

Provenance

Collection of Robert & Barbara Safford, Vaux Hill, Audubon, Pennsylvania.
Freeman’s, Philadelphia, September 25, 2013, lot 178.
Acquired directly from the above sale.
Private Collection, Long Island, New York.

Condition report:

Wear and spots of oxidation and finish loss to the gilt figures, occasional surface scratches, repaired break to one horse tail.