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This bronze sculpture by the German artist Heinrich Splieth is known as the ‘Olympic Rider’ or ‘The Winner’. The sculpture portrays a standing horse mounted without saddle by a nude male rider. The male rider sits triumphantly upright, his entire demeanour being distinctly ideal and classical in feeling. In his right hand he holds a laurel wreath, further emphasising the classicism of the piece as well as signifying that the rider is victorious—and is a symbol for victory itself. The entire piece is beautifully patinated. The base upon which the horse stands is signed ‘Splieth’.
Splieth, Heinrich (German, 1877-1929)
Early 20th Century
Equestrian / Horses, Figurative Art, Sporting
44 cm / 17.3 inches
45 cm / 17.7 inches
16 cm / 6.3 inches
Reference:
N-0081
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