1980s Heavy Pair of Vintage Horse Figures, Oriental Stone, Fireside Ornament, Bookends

Description

This is a heavy pair of vintage horse and groom figures. An Oriental, stone fireside ornament or bookends, dating to … more This is a heavy pair of vintage horse and groom figures. An Oriental, stone fireside ornament or bookends, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980.

Charming figures of substantial proportion and mass, perfect as bookends
Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good original order
Robust stone in light grey to deep charcoal hues
Each ornament presents a groom attempting to lead a stubborn horse
Excellent weight at 12.6kg (27.77 lb) and 12.35kg (27.22 lb) respectively
Sculptural forms redolent of Tang and Ming dynasty equine tastes

This is a superb pair of vintage horse and groom figures, with jovial characters and distinctive horses. Of superior weight and size, the pair well suited to accentuating a fireplace or as reference volume bookends. Delivered polished and ready to display.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 24cm (9.5'')
Max Depth: 37cm (14.5'')
Max Height: 18cm (7'') less