Large Brass Sculpture of the Ferrari "Prancing Horse"
20th century, the polished brass figure with remnants of original silver patination at ears and top of head.
h. 78", w. 50", d. 25"
Notes: The rearing horse was originally associated with the Italian WWI flying ace, Count Francesco Baracca who had the image painted on all of his planes. When Enzo Ferrari had the opportunity to meet with Baracca in 1923, the Count suggested he adopt the image as a symbol of good luck. Ferrari was to include the small black horse on all of his racing cars and then, eventually all the cars produced by his eponymous auto manufacturing company.

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