3 June 2015 Russian Art Auctions
3 June 2015
* 248. Bronze Figural Table Lamps “Steeple Chase” and “Jockeys at Start”
AFTER A MODEL BY EVGENY LANCERAY (1882), C. 1895
8,000-12,000 GBP
Bronze with dark brown patina, mounted on black basalt bases, height of the first 30.5 cm, of the second 34.5 cm.
Related literature: The New York Times, 14 November 1895, Tiffany’s Horse Show. Representations in Russian Bronze Are Well Worth Inspection. Provenance: Private estate, Long Island, New York, USA.
Two sculptures mounted as decorative lamps belong to the series depicting one of the sculptor’s favourite subjects, equestrian sports. An excellent rider himself, Lanceray was fascinated by the idea of movement and masterfully expressed it. These sculptures can be considered as the epitome of Russian bronze sculpture of the 19th century.
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