Lot 70
Bronze Flying Horse of Gansu Sculpture
Live — closing Oct 29 at 1:15 pm ET
- Estimate
- $75–$125
- Starting bid
- $24
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About this lot
Country of Origin: China
Medium: Cast Bronze
Dimensions: Approx. 6 x 1.5 x 5 in.
Condition: Details are faded with green patina / verdigris-style finish.
Additional Information: Vintage cast bronze sculpture modeled after the celebrated Eastern Han Dynasty “Flying Horse of Gansu,” also known as the “Galloping Horse Treading on a Flying Swallow,” discovered in Wuwei, Gansu, China.
The sculpture depicts a powerful celestial horse in full gallop, with its body extended dynamically and one hoof resting upon a small flying swallow. The horse features an expressive head with wide eyes, flared nostrils, an open mouth, and a high-arched tail emphasizing the sense of movement. The unusual single-point support beneath the hoof reproduces the distinctive balancing concept of the original sculpture.
The surface has a mottled green patina finish intended to resemble the verdigris associated with aged bronze. The form and finish are characteristic of 20th-century Chinese decorative reproductions inspired by the famous Han Dynasty original.
Lot details
- Lot
- 70
- Category
- Display Objects › Sculptures › Sculptures Bronze › Figurines › Statues
- Estimate
- $75–$125
- Starting bid
- $24
- Bids
- 0
- Bidding closes
- Oct 29 at 1:15 pm ET
