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Pair Of Antique Marly Horse Bookends, French
Our Stock # 18.9371
This is a pair of antique Marly Horse bookends. A French, bronze and slate Grand Tour book rest, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1860.
Substantial bookends with striking golden finish and famous subject matter
Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout
Superb bronze figures sit atop black slate podium bases with a flat edge to the reverse
Great weight in the hand at 3.78kg (8.33 lb) and 3.69kg (8.13 lb) respectively
Two horses rear up as their grooms struggle to contain their power
Superb craftsmanship captures the majesty of each horse
Defined, muscular haunches give a fine sense of motion
Further detailed with flowing mane and serpentine tail
A look of surprise and fear captured on the groom's faces
Delicate reigns their only means of asserting control
Their athletic form depicts primitive nature - a break from the mythological references of the time
Commissioned by King Louis XV, they originally stood in the gardens of the Chateau de Marly
This is an exceptional pair of antique Marly Horse bookends, of delightful weight and finish. Suitable for the drawing room, home library or an institution. Delivered polished and ready to display.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 9.5cm (3.75'')
Max Depth: 19cm (7.5'')
Max Height: 27cm (10.75'')
Weight: 3.69kg and 3.78kg
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This is a pair of antique Marly Horse bookends. A French, bronze and slate Grand Tour book rest, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1860.
Substantial bookends with striking golden finish and famous subject matter
Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout
Superb bronze figures sit atop black slate podium bases with a flat edge to the reverse
Great weight in the hand at 3.78kg (8.33 lb) and 3.69kg (8.13 lb) respectively
Two horses rear up as their grooms struggle to contain their power
Superb craftsmanship captures the majesty of each horse
Defined, muscular haunches give a fine sense of motion
Further detailed with flowing mane and serpentine tail
A look of surprise and fear captured on the groom's faces
Delicate reigns their only means of asserting control
Their athletic form depicts primitive nature - a break from the mythological references of the time
Commissioned by King Louis XV, they originally stood in the gardens of the Chateau de Marly
This is an exceptional pair of antique Marly Horse bookends, of delightful weight and finish. Suitable for the drawing room, home library or an institution. Delivered polished and ready to display.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 9.5cm (3.75'')
Max Depth: 19cm (7.5'')
Max Height: 27cm (10.75'')
Weight: 3.69kg and 3.78kg
We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.
We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.
Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.
Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.
Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.
Our Ref: 18.9371 Free delivery to most of the. U. K. & fast worldwide shipping
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Date c.1860
Early Victorian Antiques Material Bronze
Origin French
Item code as272a6757 / 18.9371
Status For Sale
£1495.00 
$1866.51
€1746.31
$1866.51
€1746.31
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