Wilhelm Zwick, Horse, early 20th century.

silver plated metal
dimensions: 28 x 32 x 12 cm

Elegant horse figure made of silver plated metal, set on a base. It depicts the animal in dynamic movement - with the front leg raised and the head tilted down. The artist has rendered the anatomical details with great precision - a muscular figure, a realistically modeled mane and tail. The surface of the sculpture is covered with a shiny silver plating, which emphasizes the elegance and decorative character of the object. ---- Wilhelm Zwick (1839-1916), German sculptor and metalworker active at the turn of the 20th century, known primarily for his realistic depictions of animals, especially horses. He worked mainly in bronze and silver-plated metals, combining craftsmanlike precision with elegance of form. His works, inspired by nature and the tradition of animalistic art, were popular with decorative art collectors and were eagerly displayed in the bourgeois and aristocratic interiors of early 20th century Europe.