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Bronze Trio Bay Hunter Horses Wall Sculpture
“Sporting Thoroughbreds” – British Art Deco Bronze Wall Plaque, Circle of John Rattenbury Skeaping, c.1925
Subject & Medium
A fine British Art Deco bronze relief plaque depicting three bridled hunter thoroughbreds shown in proud profile, their heads lifted with alert ears and powerful necks. Cast in solid bronze with a naturally developed patina, the plaque retains its original suspension chain. To the reverse, an early foundry number “7156” is crisply stamped, confirming its period manufacture.
Composition & Technique
Executed in elegant low relief, the plaque combines Deco stylisation with naturalistic observation.
Jawlines, flared nostrils, and fine musculature convey strength and refinement.
The reins and bridles are carefully detailed, providing texture and contrast.
A stippled background enhances depth and shadow, setting the horses forward.
The bronze surface, now softly variegated with time, enriches the modelling and adds warmth to the composition.
Despite its small scale, the work carries a striking sculptural presence, its quiet rhythm and clarity of line characteristic of the Art Deco period.
Attribution
While unsigned, this plaque bears the hallmarks of the circle of John Rattenbury Skeaping (1901–1980). A Royal Academician and contemporary of Barbara Hepworth, Skeaping was among the most accomplished interpreters of equestrian form in 20th-century Britain. His bronzes of the 1920s and 30s are admired for their balance of anatomical truth and sculptural elegance—qualities clearly echoed in this work.
Dimensions
Height: 8.5 cm
Width: 12 cm
Depth: 0.25 cm
A rare small-format equestrian bronze, compact yet sculpturally powerful.
Provenance
From a private equine collection in the English Shires, preserved within the same family for generations.
Why You’ll Love It
Distinctive Art Deco bronze equestrian relief
Associated with the circle of John Rattenbury Skeaping, master of the sporting horse
Rich patina and fine craftsmanship
A versatile scale perfect for interior display or serious collecting
With estate provenance, ensuring authenticity and heritage
Condition
In fine antique condition, with a warm patina and gentle wear consistent with age. The original suspension chain is intact, allowing for immediate display.
Shipping
Available with worldwide delivery, professionally packed and fully insured.
We offer our clients 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our fine art, antiques & collectibles!
We ship worldwide with expert bespoke professional wrapping & packing and offer attractive international shipping rates with insurance – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.
We Offer Free delivery to most areas of the U.K mainland except for Scottish Highland & Islands – Please send us your post code for a quote thankyou.
Registered Office Address
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, United Kingdom, WC2H 9JQ
Company Number 15666518
GB VAT registration number 466128775
Making Payment
Goods can be bought by either International bank wire transfer or domestic BACS payment we can email you an invoice together with our banking instructions. Cash upon collection is also accepted. Shipping is with insurance cover. Import duty and taxes payable by the buyer please enquire if you need any assistance. Delivery time is usually within 2 weeks for International and 1 week for domestic shipping approximate. It can be faster depending upon the size and weight of the item(s) that you ordering from us. You are also welcome to arrange for your own courier to collect as long as we have received full cleared bank transfer payment.
SellerCheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd
View all stock from
Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd
Private dealer, by appointment only.
71-75 Shelton Street,
Covent Garden,
London, England
WC2H 9JQ.
Tel : 07494 763382
Non UK callers : +44 7494 763382
Get directions to Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd
Subject & Medium
A fine British Art Deco bronze relief plaque depicting three bridled hunter thoroughbreds shown in proud profile, their heads lifted with alert ears and powerful necks. Cast in solid bronze with a naturally developed patina, the plaque retains its original suspension chain. To the reverse, an early foundry number “7156” is crisply stamped, confirming its period manufacture.
Composition & Technique
Executed in elegant low relief, the plaque combines Deco stylisation with naturalistic observation.
Jawlines, flared nostrils, and fine musculature convey strength and refinement.
The reins and bridles are carefully detailed, providing texture and contrast.
A stippled background enhances depth and shadow, setting the horses forward.
The bronze surface, now softly variegated with time, enriches the modelling and adds warmth to the composition.
Despite its small scale, the work carries a striking sculptural presence, its quiet rhythm and clarity of line characteristic of the Art Deco period.
Attribution
While unsigned, this plaque bears the hallmarks of the circle of John Rattenbury Skeaping (1901–1980). A Royal Academician and contemporary of Barbara Hepworth, Skeaping was among the most accomplished interpreters of equestrian form in 20th-century Britain. His bronzes of the 1920s and 30s are admired for their balance of anatomical truth and sculptural elegance—qualities clearly echoed in this work.
Dimensions
Height: 8.5 cm
Width: 12 cm
Depth: 0.25 cm
A rare small-format equestrian bronze, compact yet sculpturally powerful.
Provenance
From a private equine collection in the English Shires, preserved within the same family for generations.
Why You’ll Love It
Distinctive Art Deco bronze equestrian relief
Associated with the circle of John Rattenbury Skeaping, master of the sporting horse
Rich patina and fine craftsmanship
A versatile scale perfect for interior display or serious collecting
With estate provenance, ensuring authenticity and heritage
Condition
In fine antique condition, with a warm patina and gentle wear consistent with age. The original suspension chain is intact, allowing for immediate display.
Shipping
Available with worldwide delivery, professionally packed and fully insured.
We offer our clients 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our fine art, antiques & collectibles!
We ship worldwide with expert bespoke professional wrapping & packing and offer attractive international shipping rates with insurance – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.
We Offer Free delivery to most areas of the U.K mainland except for Scottish Highland & Islands – Please send us your post code for a quote thankyou.
Registered Office Address
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, United Kingdom, WC2H 9JQ
Company Number 15666518
GB VAT registration number 466128775
Making Payment
Goods can be bought by either International bank wire transfer or domestic BACS payment we can email you an invoice together with our banking instructions. Cash upon collection is also accepted. Shipping is with insurance cover. Import duty and taxes payable by the buyer please enquire if you need any assistance. Delivery time is usually within 2 weeks for International and 1 week for domestic shipping approximate. It can be faster depending upon the size and weight of the item(s) that you ordering from us. You are also welcome to arrange for your own courier to collect as long as we have received full cleared bank transfer payment.
Price
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Conversion rates as of 8/DEC/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
DimensionsDimensions in centimetres approximate
High (8.5 cm)
Wide (12 cm)
Depth thickness of frame (0.25 cm)
Date 1920
Art Deco Antiques Material Bronze
Origin British
Condition Condition report.
Offered in fine used condition.
Condition report overall in fine charming old worn patina used condition.
International buyers worldwide shipping is available please ask for a quote.
Item code as1013a923
Status For Sale
£1500.00 
$1996.80
€1717.80
$1996.80
€1717.80
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Conversion rates as of 8/DEC/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
Shipping information
We offer Free Delivery to Mainland England, Wales mainland & Scottish lowlands mainland areas only!
For International buyers please contact us before you order as shipping costs are additional please request a shipping quote, also to advise that any import duty taxes due are additional and are payable by the buyer.
Scottish Highlands & all islands also for International buyers please get in touch for an international shipping quote thankyou. Our preferred Payment is by by BACS Bank Transfer, we can also accept stripe, amazon pay, google pay & paypal.
Confirmation of delivery is provided by email or text message, which includes a courier tracking number and date of posting or collection. Shipping costs are charged based upon the type of shipping service used, either express, standard or economy services and size and weight of item.
Delivery by parcel courier within the UK Mainland will be used for all smalls, paintings & all furniture items allow between 2 to 5 working days delivery time. Online tracking can be provided. International delivery airfreight is available estimated delivery times between 5 to 14 working days approximate upon request by providing your full name and address together with a postal area or zip code and a contact phone number.
Customs Payment & Brexit
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD operates on a Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU) basis which means that the International buyer is responsible for any import duties, taxes & customs clearance and any other charges which may be necessary to release an order from international customs.
Following the UK leaving the EU on 1st January 2021 (BREXIT) there have been some changes to customs & duty charges for EU customers. Tax and import duty varies from country to country so we recommend you check with your local tax office to see if any fees will be payable.
If the customer refuses to pay any duty and customs charges and the parcel is returned to sender all shipping charges will be deducted from any refund.
For International buyers please contact us before you order as shipping costs are additional please request a shipping quote, also to advise that any import duty taxes due are additional and are payable by the buyer.
Scottish Highlands & all islands also for International buyers please get in touch for an international shipping quote thankyou. Our preferred Payment is by by BACS Bank Transfer, we can also accept stripe, amazon pay, google pay & paypal.
Confirmation of delivery is provided by email or text message, which includes a courier tracking number and date of posting or collection. Shipping costs are charged based upon the type of shipping service used, either express, standard or economy services and size and weight of item.
Delivery by parcel courier within the UK Mainland will be used for all smalls, paintings & all furniture items allow between 2 to 5 working days delivery time. Online tracking can be provided. International delivery airfreight is available estimated delivery times between 5 to 14 working days approximate upon request by providing your full name and address together with a postal area or zip code and a contact phone number.
Customs Payment & Brexit
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD operates on a Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU) basis which means that the International buyer is responsible for any import duties, taxes & customs clearance and any other charges which may be necessary to release an order from international customs.
Following the UK leaving the EU on 1st January 2021 (BREXIT) there have been some changes to customs & duty charges for EU customers. Tax and import duty varies from country to country so we recommend you check with your local tax office to see if any fees will be payable.
If the customer refuses to pay any duty and customs charges and the parcel is returned to sender all shipping charges will be deducted from any refund.
Terms and conditions
For International buyers please contact us before you order as shipping costs are additional please request a shipping quote, also to advise that any import duty taxes due are additional and are payable by the buyer.
For both domestic & International buyers please get in touch for a shipping quote thankyou. Our payment method is by BACS Bank Transfer for UK domestic clients and for International clients payment is preferred by international bank wire transfer. We no longer accept any Online Card or in person card payments due to payment providers charging us and not returning the processing transaction fee even if an order is fraudulent, cancelled or returned. All Item(s) will need to be settled by bank transfer only. We will email you a proforma invoice with our bank details.
For International buyers Payment is required within 3 calendar days of the sale being agreed.
If payment is not received within this time. Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD reserves the right to consider selling the item (s) to another customer at its discretion.
Deposit payments are accepted, however shipping will not take place until the balance has been paid in full and to advise deposit payments are non refundable.
Upgrades & Exchanges are also offered please ask.
Returns are accepted within 14 days of receipt. The buyer is solely responsible for paying the entire costs of the outbound & return shipping costs also any import costs & duty taxes due. Return authorisation should be requested by sending an email before posting. Once we receive the item in good order as supplied not withstanding notified transit damage, we will return partial refund payment using the same payment method less our shipping costs. For any Refunds given the refund amount will have our cost of the outbound shipping costs deducted.
Customs Payment & Brexit
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD operates on a Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU) basis which means that the International buyer is responsible for any import duties, taxes & customs which may be necessary to release an order from international customs.
Following the UK leaving the EU on 1st January 2021 (BREXIT) there have been some changes to customs & duty charges for EU customers. Tax and import duty varies from country to country so we recommend you check with your local tax office to see if any fees will be payable.
If the customer refuses to pay any duty and customs charges and the parcel is returned to sender all shipping charges will be deducted from any refund.
For both domestic & International buyers please get in touch for a shipping quote thankyou. Our payment method is by BACS Bank Transfer for UK domestic clients and for International clients payment is preferred by international bank wire transfer. We no longer accept any Online Card or in person card payments due to payment providers charging us and not returning the processing transaction fee even if an order is fraudulent, cancelled or returned. All Item(s) will need to be settled by bank transfer only. We will email you a proforma invoice with our bank details.
For International buyers Payment is required within 3 calendar days of the sale being agreed.
If payment is not received within this time. Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD reserves the right to consider selling the item (s) to another customer at its discretion.
Deposit payments are accepted, however shipping will not take place until the balance has been paid in full and to advise deposit payments are non refundable.
Upgrades & Exchanges are also offered please ask.
Returns are accepted within 14 days of receipt. The buyer is solely responsible for paying the entire costs of the outbound & return shipping costs also any import costs & duty taxes due. Return authorisation should be requested by sending an email before posting. Once we receive the item in good order as supplied not withstanding notified transit damage, we will return partial refund payment using the same payment method less our shipping costs. For any Refunds given the refund amount will have our cost of the outbound shipping costs deducted.
Customs Payment & Brexit
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD operates on a Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU) basis which means that the International buyer is responsible for any import duties, taxes & customs which may be necessary to release an order from international customs.
Following the UK leaving the EU on 1st January 2021 (BREXIT) there have been some changes to customs & duty charges for EU customers. Tax and import duty varies from country to country so we recommend you check with your local tax office to see if any fees will be payable.
If the customer refuses to pay any duty and customs charges and the parcel is returned to sender all shipping charges will be deducted from any refund.
View all stock from
Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd
Private dealer, by appointment only.71-75 Shelton Street,
Covent Garden,
London, England
WC2H 9JQ.
Tel : 07494 763382
Non UK callers : +44 7494 763382
Get directions to Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd
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