Articulated Horse and Rider
French
Circa 1890
Carved from walnut this artists' model of a horse and rider would have assisted in the composition of a painting.
With the oval maker's mark "Maquette Francais sur Armature Articulee Paris B Deposee Brevettee SGDG"
Overall size: height 69 cm length 79 cm (27 x 31 in)
Marked to the underside of the horse by a previous owner "Propriete de la Maison Chalmel BBS Martin Paris 1930"