Massive Mid Century Silvered Bronze & Enameled Tang Style Horses - a Pair

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Massive Pair of Mid Century Silvered Bronze and Enameled Tang Style Horses, Style of Tony Duquette
Late 20th Century

Presenting … Read more Massive Pair of Mid Century Silvered Bronze and Enameled Tang Style Horses, Style of Tony Duquette
Late 20th Century

Presenting an exceptional find: a pair of Mid Century Silvered Bronze and Enameled Tang Style Horses, featuring the distinctive design influences of Tony Duquette, a luminary of 20th-century design. This captivating duo, crafted as a mirror image—one facing right, the other left with knotted tails—captures the essence of balance and symmetry. These majestic equine sculptures stand as testament to the enduring allure of ancient Tang dynasty aesthetics, revitalized with a contemporary twist.

These large-scale masterworks, near-life horses, are cast and molded from silvered bronze, meticulously adorned with gilt and enameled details. Weighing an impressive 250–300 pounds each, these sculptures command attention with their quiet grandeur. These are substantial works that require a minimum of two people to move them. The female horse, standing at 52 inches in height, 59 inches in width, and 18 inches in depth, exudes grace and femininity. Meanwhile, her male counterpart, slightly larger at 56 inches in height, 62 inches in width, and 19 inches in depth, emanates strength and presence.
ensuring a commanding presence wherever they are displayed.

These horses not only serve as exquisite decorative works but also as timeless works of art, capturing the essence of the Tang Dynasty while infusing it with modern sophistication. A rare find for collectors and connoisseurs alike, this pair of Tang Style Horses is a testament to the enduring allure of mid-century design and the creative genius of Tony Duquette, a fine example of the fusion of Eastern and Western influences prevalent in Duquette's work.

Overall Measurements:
Left Horse: 52 inches in height, 59 inches in width, and 18 inches in depth.
Right Horse: 56 inches in height, 62 inches in width, and 19 inches in depth See less