Exceptionally Rare French Carved Walnut "Maquette Francaise" of an Equestrian, second half 19th century, the rider and horse stamped "Maquette Francaise sur Armature Articulee/Brevetee S.G.D.G/Paris B", each fully articulated with flexible metal and brass ball joints, the horse with a ribbed leather neck, the figures on an adjustable iron stand raised on a wood plinth; together with the original wood box cover, overall, h. 29-1/2", w. 32-1/2", d. 9-1/4". Provenance: The Flatt Collection.

No signs of restoration or repairs to either the rider or horse. Light wear is present on the leather banding in the horse's neck, which is to be expected with age and utilitarian use. There is also a very small loss to the underside of the second segment on the horse's tail. In overall excellent condition.