After Guillaume Coustou, a pair of patinated bronze Marly ho...

Hammer

£340

After Guillaume Coustou, a pair of patinated bronze Marly horses, naturalistically modelled rearing with grooms to the side, signature to bases, set octagonal marble plinths, later converted into table lamps, 28.5cm high (at fault) (2)

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Lighting lots are sold as decorative items only, prospective buyers must consult with a qualified electrician before use or installation of these items.

The horse and groom facing left show a break to the reins at the horse's mouth. The groom's torso is a separate casting, and this is loose where it inserts into the loin cloth. The horse and groom facing right are lacking their reins. Both groups show chips to the edges of the marble plinths and extensive glue residue where the brass rods supporting the light fittings have been inserted into the bases. Both are dirty and would benefit from cleaning.