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William Pitts (Free November 1784, active c.1806)

Equestrian statuette of Charles I (1600-1649) hallmark 1810/11

Silver gilt | 51.5 x 15.0 x 25.4 cm (whole object) | RCIN 51087

Equestrian statuette of Charles I (1600-1649)

William Pitts (Free November 1784, active c.1806)

Equestrian statuette of Charles I (1600-1649) hallmark 1810/11

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Equestrian statuette of Charles I (1600-1649)

William Pitts (Free November 1784, active c.1806)

Equestrian statuette of Charles I (1600-1649) hallmark 1810/11

©

Equestrian statuette of Charles I (1600-1649)

William Pitts (Free November 1784, active c.1806)

Equestrian statuette of Charles I (1600-1649) hallmark 1810/11

©

Equestrian statuette of Charles I (1600-1649)

William Pitts (Free November 1784, active c.1806)

Equestrian statuette of Charles I (1600-1649) hallmark 1810/11

©

Equestrian statuette of Charles I (1600-1649)

William Pitts (Free November 1784, active c.1806)

Equestrian statuette of Charles I (1600-1649) hallmark 1810/11

©

Description

A silver-gilt equestrian statuette of Charles I in armour; the horse with one foreleg raised; on a tall plinth with rounded ends, applied with the Royal arms and military trophies.

Provenance

The statuette is after the sculpture of Charles I by Le Sueur, now in Trafalgar Square, London. Given to King George V by Queen Mary, 3rd June 1922.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection William Pitts (Free November 1784, active c.1806)
(goldsmith)

After
Search the collection Hubert Le Sueur (c. 1580-1658)
(sculptor)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page King George V, King of the United Kingdom (1865-1936)

Subject(s)

Search the collection View the person page Charles I, King of Great Britain (1600-49)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Silver gilt

silver, gilt

cast

Measurements

51.5 x 15.0 x 25.4 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Metalwork
Object type(s)
visual works
sculptures
statues
figures
Subject(s)
Science, Medicine and Technology
Agriculture and related techniques
Animal husbandry
Horses
Engineering & Technology
Military engineering
Arms (weapons)
Armour
Genealogy and Heraldry
Heraldry
Coats of arms
Coats of arms-Royal
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Biological sciences
Zoology
Animals
Mythical creatures
Putti

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