Important Bronze "Le Cheval de Trait" by T. Gechter - 1841

Antique proof in bronze with a medallic patina depicting a harnessed draught horse. The signature of Théodore Gechter is present on the terrace and dated 1841. This superb sculpture of an equestrian effigy stands out for its high quality, the finesse of the chasing, and the amount of detail and ornamentation. The horse seems to come to life with its spirited movements, characteristic of this Romantic sculptor who was particularly fond of modelling horses. The work stands on a large black marble base.
Jean-François-Théodore Gechter was a French sculptor born in Paris on December 15, 1792 and died on December 11, 1844.
Jean-François-Théodore Gechter studied with sculptor François Bosio and painter Antoine-Jean Gros at the École de Beaux Arts in Paris. He finally opted for sculpture.
He exhibited at the Salon from 1824 to 1840. His Combat de Charles Martel, commissioned by the Ministry of Commerce, was shown in 1833, and in 1834 he received a medal for his Bataille d'Aboukir. He specialized in small bronze sculptures featuring elaborately costumed figures in action.
However, between 1833 and 1836, he sculpted the large bas-relief of La Bataille d'Austerlitz at the top of the west pillar of the Arc de Triomphe de l'Etoile. This work took its toll on his health, but earned him the Légion d'Honneur in 1837. He also worked on sculptures for the Place de la Concorde and the Madeleine church. From 1841, he devoted himself to publishing his small bronzes depicting historical or animal subjects. He set up his foundry workshop at 63 quai de Valmy and organized sales of his works, depositing them in galleries in Paris, London, Berlin and Dresden. He died of tuberculosis in 1844.

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Date : 1841
Excellent condition.
Shipment possible with careful packaging and suitable protection
Dimensions :
Height : 38 cm
Width : 37 cm
Depth : 19 cm
Weight: 14.6 kg
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Reference 982U

Ref: NVBQCDXJLM