French 20th Century Decorative Dark Brown Moleskin Horse Sculpture with Leather Harness in Rearing Pose

Among the most striking of a series of French mid-century decorative horses, this piece is distinguished by its rich dark brown moleskin — a deep, warm chestnut tone that gives the rearing figure a sense of weight and vitality quite different from its lighter-hued counterparts. The dark moleskin is offset by a carefully fitted leather harness, the contrast between the two materials creating a visual drama that rewards close attention. Hand-stitched detailing follows the contours of the musculature, lending the piece a sculptural precision that speaks to genuine artisan craft.

Set on a black horseshoe-shaped wooden base, the horse rises in a commanding rearing pose — forefeet lifted, neck arched with aristocratic tension. This darker coloring gives the piece a more formal, equestrian gravitas: it reads less as a playful decorative object and more as a serious collector's piece, as at home in a paneled study or a gentleman's library as it would be on a curated console in a contemporary interior. An ideal single statement or as part of a presented grouping from this distinguished series.

A beautifully preserved piece from a particularly French tradition of the decorative animal sculpture. Measuring 9.1"W × 5.3"D × 16.1"H. French, 20th century.

Place of Origin: France
Period: 20th Century
Dimensions: 9.1"W x 5.3"D x 16.1"H

Inventory Number: AB291C
Location: JAA

Price: $ 2500