"Excellent" Bronze Equestrian Sculpture

Name: "Excellent" Bronze Equestrian Sculpture
Brand: The Collector
Availability: LimitedAvailability

Bronze sculpture of a trotting horse with polished highlights by Jean and Marianne Bremers on a steel plinth outdoors - view 1

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Estimated value

$8,500 - $11,000

Rarity

Uncommon(5/10)

Type

Museum Object

"EXCELLENT" BRONZE EQUESTRIAN SCULPTURE: IDENTIFICATION

A dynamic bronze sculpture of a trotting horse titled "Excellent," executed by the Dutch sculpting duo Jean and Marianne Bremers in 1997. Measuring 67 by 75 by 20 cm, the work captures the muscular tension and poised movement of the equine subject, characterized by a braided mane and finely modeled anatomy. The surface features a rich, dark brown casting patina with lighter, hand-polished highlights on the projecting musculature of the shoulder, flank, and neck. The figure is mounted on a flat, rectangular bronze base, which is currently displayed outdoors atop a weathered Cor-Ten steel cylindrical plinth.

Compare with other artworks in the archive: Guillaume Corneille (Dutch, 1922-2010) - Abstract Composition, Mixed Media on Paper, 1962, Contemporary Impasto Seascape with Pilings, Celia Hadeler - 'Canela Brown' Textile Artwork.

PERIOD & ATTRIBUTION

Jean and Marianne Bremers are established Dutch sculptors who have worked collaboratively since 1980, creating numerous public monuments and private commissions across the Netherlands. Their work operates within traditional figurative and animalier parameters, emphasizing anatomical fidelity and captured motion over modernist abstraction. The 1997 execution date places this piece during a prolific period for the sculptors. The carefully rendered braided mane indicates the subject is depicted prepared for formal dressage or show presentation, suggesting it may have been modeled on a specific champion horse.

COLLECTOR NOTES

The Dutch artists Jean and Marianne Bremers have collaborated exclusively since 1980, jointly conceptualizing and co-signing their sculptural works.

The accompanying exhibition label from the sculpture garden 'Collectie Harms Rolde' establishes a primary market asking price of €9,500 for this specific 1997 casting.

SCARCITY

Uncommon70-80%

CommonLegendary

Genuine antiques with fewer examples on the market. Named makers, documented provenance, or early production examples.

Rarity 5/10. Curiosa currently catalogues 13 art items at rarity 5 or higher.

Typical Characteristics

Limited production
Named makers
Growing collector demand

Confidence Factors

Displayed in a formal, curated sculpture garden setting (Collectie Harms Rolde)
Accompanying official signage details specific artist, title, dimensions, year, and pricing
Casting quality and anatomical styling align perfectly with known works by Jean and Marianne Bremers

How does authenticity detection work?

THE ART SPECIALIST'S TAKE

Museum-Trained Art Historian

Connoisseur

The clear, legible gallery placard provides exact attribution, dimensions, date, and a current gallery asking price, leaving no ambiguity regarding the object's identity and provenance.

KEY EVIDENCE

1Placard explicitly citing artists 'J. en M. Bremers' and a 1997 creation date
2Stated dimensions of 67 x 75 x 20 cm matching the physical scale of the sculpture
3Bronze medium exhibiting expected, high-quality patination techniques for contemporary fine art
4Subject matter aligning with the specified 'Excellent' equestrian theme

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

→Examine the bronze base directly for the artists' incised signatures and specific foundry marks
→Verify the edition number (e.g., 1/8) typically stamped near the signature to determine where this cast falls in the production run

CONDITION & GRADE

Condition

Exhibiting excellent structural integrity consistent with robust outdoor bronze. The patina shows normal, even weathering with minor scattered water spotting visible on the base, which is expected for garden display. No visible structural damage, casting flaws, or detrimental oxidation (bronze disease) is present.

ART MARKET VALUATION

$8,500 - $11,000

Updated: May 11, 2026

Who buys this

Equine enthusiasts, collectors of contemporary Dutch figurative sculpture, and landscape designers sourcing substantial outdoor garden art.

What increases value

•Secure attribution to established Dutch artists Jean and Marianne Bremers via formal gallery presentation
•Dynamic composition with high anatomical fidelity appealing to dedicated equestrian collectors
•Robust scale suitable for landscape display

What lowers value

•Large, heavy outdoor bronzes demand specific buyer logistics regarding transport and installation space
•Demand is somewhat concentrated within the regional Northern European market where the artists hold the most recognition

What makes top-tier examples

•Early casts in a documented edition (e.g., 1/8 or EA - Épreuve d'artiste)
•Impeccably maintained foundry patina showing minimal harsh weather degradation

Grade & condition

Integrity of the original foundry patina, absence of deep scratches to the polished highlights, and structural soundness of the casting at stress points like the ankles.