Bronze Horse Statue - Decorative Horse Sculpture

The Noble Stallion Brought to Life: Horse on Marble Base - Signed Milo

This Superior animal bronze sculpture Horse / Stallion on marble base captures the very essence of equine power and elegance. Posed in mid-stride, the stallion’s taut muscles ripple beneath a burnished coat, each sinew and tendon rendered with uncanny precision. The head lifts proudly, ears pricked and eyes alert, as if sensing distant horizons. Mounted on a hand-polished marble plinth, the creature seems alive—ready to thunder forth, yet frozen in a moment of perfect, sculpted stillness.

A Sculptor’s Journey from Alfama’s Alleys

Miguel Fernando Lopez was born 1955, in Lisbon’s oldest district, Alfama, where ancient stones and winding lanes whisper stories of times long past. Drawn to form and texture from childhood, he pursued formal study at the Escola Superior de Belas-Artes de Lisboa before apprenticing in Florentine bronze foundries. There, amid Renaissance bustle, he mastered the lost-wax process and learned to infuse cold metal with life-giving warmth.

Forging Bronze in the Heart of Lisbon

Lopez returned to his Lisbon atelier overlooking the Tagus River to begin modeling this bronze horse statue. Over several months, he shaped the clay model—each curve of the barrel chest, each arch of the neck, and every subtle flare of the nostrils honed by hand. The completed maquette then traveled to a historic Portuguese foundry, where molten bronze replaced wax, capturing every nuance of the original in enduring metal. After cooling, the piece was hand-chased to refine its surface, then sealed with a warm patina that dances between golden highlights and rich umber depths.

Anatomy and Movement in Harmonious Balance

What distinguishes this horse statue is its harmonious interplay of muscular force and lyrical movement. The lifted foreleg hints at an unhurried gait, while the grounded hooves bear the weight of untold strength. A delicate interplay of light and shadow traces the sculpted ridges of the flanks and the subtle hollow at the withers. Even the flowing tail, caught mid-sway, seems guided by an unseen breeze, lending the work an uncanny immediacy.

A Decorative Statement for Any Interior

Resting on its black marble base, this decorative horse statue transcends mere ornament to become a focal point of refined taste. Whether gracing a classic mantelpiece, anchoring a modernist foyer, or elevating a country-house library, its presence commands admiration. The marble’s cool solidity contrasts with the horse’s flowing forms, forging a dialogue of textures that invites quiet contemplation.

Signed “Milo”: A Mark of Authenticity

Near the flank, subtly etched into the bronze’s patina, is the sculptor’s signature—“Milo”—a discreet testament to Lopez’s artisanal pride. This mark affirms the work’s place in his exclusive atelier collection, ensuring that each viewing carries the weight of the artist’s lifelong devotion to animal form and technical mastery.

Enduring Elegance in Metal and Stone

From Lisbon’s storied streets to your own curated space, this Superior animal bronze sculpture Horse / Stallion on marble base – Signed Milo stands as an enduring celebration of equine beauty. It reminds us that, in the hands of a master, even the hardest of materials can pulse with life, capturing a single heartbeat in the timeless fire of bronze.

Width: 27 cm

Height: 25 cm

Depth: 11 cm

Weight: 5,2 kg

100% Bronze