An equestrian sculpture, miniature of the famous statue

An equestrian sculpture, miniature of the famous statue of Colleoni in VeniceCast bronze, slightly patinated. Colleoni on horseback, facing left, in field armour "a la antiqua" and with a staff in his right hand. On a beautifully profiled, dark green marble pedestal. Height 22 cm, with pedestal 27 cm.The Bartolomeo Colleoni equestrian statue, located beside the Scuola Grande di San Marco, was erected in fulfillment of a request made by the condotierro before his death in 1475. Colleoni, appointed lifelong captain-general for his military service to the republic, led Venetian forces successfully four decades long. This monument is among the best-known works of Andrea del Verrocchio, a Florentine sculptor and painter, and da Vinci's teacher.Condition: II