An impressive bronze sculpture after Isidore Bonheur (French, 1827–1901), titled Le Jockey, depicting a jockey seated atop a walking thoroughbred horse. The composition captures the elegance and natural movement of the horse, with finely modeled anatomical details, realistic musculature, and carefully rendered riding attire and tack. The sculpture features a rich brown patina and rests on a rectangular naturalistic base. Bonheur was a celebrated French animalier sculptor, renowned for his lifelike representations of horses and other animals. Overall height: 29.25". Provenance: Private collection, Massachusetts.
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Private collection, Massachusetts.