Categories: Metalware
Vintage Brass Horse Sculptures – Mid-Century Moradabad India Equestrian Décor
£45.00
Categories: Metalware
Vintage Brass Horse Sculptures – Mid-Century Moradabad India Equestrian Décor
£45.00
On offer is a rare and beautiful set of vintage brass horse sculptures, dating to the mid-20th century decorative arts period, cast in solid brass and showcasing dynamic equestrian forms. Whether you’re a collector or a lover of meaningful décor, this trio offers a tactile link to the past — and a timeless presence in any interior.
Crafted with care in the renowned brass workshops of Moradabad, India (often called the “Brass City”), these heavy castings highlight the enduring popularity of equestrian motifs. The grouping includes a dramatic rearing horse, a graceful standing horse, and a smaller foal-like figure, each with distinctive posture and presence. Together they create a striking display — symbolic of vitality, freedom, and forward movement.
📌 KEY FEATURES
✅ Genuine solid brass – sand-cast and hand-finished, mid-20th century export décor
✅ Detailed equestrian forms – rearing, standing, and foal poses
✅ Likely origin: Moradabad, India – hub of brass casting since early 20th century
✅ Condition: clean polish with natural patina, light scuffs, and small casting irregularities consistent with age and hand manufacture; all figures stand securely
✅ Measurements: Standing horse 8.5 in H; Medium horse 5 in H × 7 in L; Small horse 3.5 × 3.5 in
✅ Weight: Total 4.915 kg / 10.84 lb; rearing horse alone 2.7 kg / 5.95 lb
✅ Rare to find as a complete graduated trio
💡 STYLING TIP
This equestrian trio works beautifully in traditional, eclectic, or Hollywood Regency interiors. Style them as mantel sculptures, anchor them on a bookcase, or display as a grouped centerpiece for dramatic effect.
🎁 PERFECT FOR:
✔️ Lovers of soulful, meaningful equestrian décor
✔️ Collectors of vintage brass animals and mid-century decorative arts
✔️ Thoughtful, lasting gift for horse enthusiasts
✔️ Statement décor for libraries, studies, or curated vintage interiors
🔍 PROVENANCE / MAKER NOTES
Likely produced in the brass foundries of Moradabad, India, c. 1960s–1980s. Moradabad became a global export center for brass during this period, with workshops specializing in sand-casting and polishing techniques. Many pieces carried removable “Made in India” stickers (now absent). The horse has long been a favored motif in Indian decorative arts, associated with speed, victory, and prosperity — qualities that resonate in these strong sculptural forms.
📏 MEASUREMENTS
• Standing horse: 8.5 in H
• Medium horse: 5 in H × 7 in L
• Small horse: 3.5 in × 3.5 in
• Combined weight: 4.915 kg / 10.84 lb
• Rearing horse alone: 2.7 kg / 5.95 lb
📦 SHIPPING & INTERNATIONAL BUYERS
We ship worldwide with tracked, insured services. Shipping is calculated at checkout based on your location — no surprises. Each piece will be carefully packed to ensure safe arrival.
📌 WHY IT MATTERS
This is more than a decorative grouping — it is a piece of lived history, representing the craftsmanship of mid-century Indian brass workshops and the timeless symbolism of the horse. Rare to find in such weight and as a complete set, these sculptures embody both provenance and patina, making them ideal for collectors and design lovers alike.
stock code 300825
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