Augarten Wien Austria Lipizzan Horse & Rider RIDING SCHOOL HOFBURG Figurine - ExtremelyRare

Measurements

11-1/2” height X 10-1/4” wide

Conditions

Very goodcondition,just one of the stirrup leather is missing (back side) and front reins partially missing- pleasecheck pictures for details. It is really hard to see at the first look. Please examine all our pictures as a part of description.

Fabulous addition to your Collection!

Item will be packed with extreme care.

On Feb-10-16 at 13:18:26 PST, seller added the following information:

Vienna Augarten Horse Spanish Riding School
Figurine Type: Capriole

The rider - conducting the horse by the reins - stands beside the jumping white Lipizzan;he seizes a cane which he needs for horse training .
The jumping horse depicts a figurine which is called \"Capriole\" :
The so-said Capriole (Italian „capriola“ which means high jumping) is an exercise of classical School of Riding where the horse has to jump very high: After having arrived at highest point of flight path the horse has to kick with hind legs in order to touch down again in safe manner.

made circa 1965

white porcelain, painted / glossy finish

The white oval base is decorated with golden painted rims;further there are the inscriptions \"Capriole - Spanische Reitschule\" as well as \"Hofburg Wien\" visible.

height: 29.5 cm ( = circa 11.8 inches)
width: 25.5 cm ( = circa 10.2 inches )
depth: 13.0 cm ( = circa 5.2 inches )

hallmarked by Augarten Vienna, Blue Shield Mark with Crown, underglazed
painter\'s number: 82
further there is the following engraved inscription existing:
MADE IN AUSTRIA | model number 1833