France, early 20th century | An Artist's Articulated Maquette Model of a Horse and Rider

France
early 20th century
An Artist's Articulated Maquette Model of a Horse and Rider

the rider stamped 'Maquette Francaise sur Armature Articulee/Brevetée S.G.D.G/Paris B Deposee' and overstamped 'Young / Gower St.', the horse stamped twice
walnut and leather
retailed by Young of Gower Street, London
height with figure 74cm. high; 2fty. 5in., stand 60cm. wide; 1ft. 11¾in.
Made in Paris in the early 20th century.

Condition Report:
A superb example and generally in very good condition. The walnut with typical old marks and scratches. The tail is detachable.

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