Crafted in 1860, this Spectacular Antique Bronze Soldier Bartolomeo Colleoni, is shown riding Gallently on Horse Back in Full Military Regalia. The Original Equestrian Statue of this Bronze Sits Squarely in Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo, Venice, Italy, Excecuted by the Grand Master, Andrea del Verrocchio in 1480-1488. It is the Second Major Statue of the Italian Renaissance, After Donatello's Equestrian Gattamela (1453). It has an Imposing Height of over 12 feet Tall (Excluding the Double Height Pedestal) and Colleoni's Image Dominates its LocationJust as the Condottiere Himself Dominated Military Life in the Region. It is Stated that Colleoni "Gained a Reputation as the Foremost Tactician and Disciplinarian of the 15th Century" and He would Have Been Immensely Pleased to See His Legacy Displayed for all the World to see, in Such a Magnificent and Grand Manner. The Figure of Colleoni Himself is Extremely Life-Like, but more Impressively, the Artist has Faithfully Replicated the Original Pose of the Horse who is Moving With a Raised Leg and is Supported by the Others, with a Magnificent Sense of Movement, Muscles Rippling and Moving as in real life and Far Surpassing Anything Thought Possible. Both Man and Horse are of Equally Fine and Inseparable Parts and Together, Point to the Idea of a Strong and Convincing Leader Bursting with Titanic Power and Energy! This High-Quality Hot Cast Solid Bronze was Produced by Using the "Lost Wax" Process, Otherwise Known as the "Cire Perdue" Method. The Craftsmanship is Second to None througout all Aspects of this Striking Bronze, Sure to Add an Unparalleled Touch of Class to your Home. While Andrea del Verrocchio's Equestrian Statute of Bartolomeo Colleoni, a Venetian Condopttiere, is a Masterpiece of Renaissance Art, This Sculpture is a Fiery Model of a Great Historical Hero who Inspired a Nation.

Excellent Antique Condition with Minor Areas of Wear From Age and Use

18.5 x 21.75 x 8 in