After Isidore Jules Bonheur (French

After Isidore Jules Bonheur (French, 1827-1901). 'The Steeplechase', bronze, signed 'I. BONHEUR', on a naturalistic base, 27.7cm high, 34cm wide.

This is one of Isidore Bonheur's most famous sculptures and was described by Christopher Payne in his book 'Animals in Bronze' as 'one of the finest bronzes in the animalier field'.