Vintage Italian Chrome Silver Horses Head -

Dimensions are ; 15 3/4" high , 7" wide , 14 1/2" deep , with a base measurement of roughly 7" X 7 7/8" . Material is chrome silvered ceramic . Made in Italy . No , this isn't a rendering of 'Khartoum' from the film 'The Godfather' . This Resplendent equine sculptural objet d'art is elegant and dramatic just as Khartoum was when we first encounter him. The piece embodies a curious but satisfying cross of artistic styles and genres in its forthright beauty. Classic Hellenistic , classic Roman , Art Deco , Mid- Century Modern , it evokes much from each of these styles and periods. Rendering it in a minor-like chrome finish tops it off perfectly. Horses have been imaged from the beginning of man's foray into artistic expression and will probably continue for all of our existence. From cave paintings to Botero and Jeff Koons we love the powerful and sensitive form of the horse. The gallant animal has accompanied and indeed facilitated the rise and spread of man across the face of earth in leisure , sport , hunting , exploration , and war. We protected ourselves with armor and likewise armored our prized horses. No culture exposed to these animals didn't embrace it . We know the names of 'famous horses' through history. Alexander the Greats horse , Bucephalus , The Lone Rangers horse , Silver , and the racers , Man o' War and Secretariat. The horse is probably the most ubiquitous animal in art. A fantastic piece for any location in your home or office.