French Bronze Equestrian Group "A Question of Pride" After Constantin Cristesco

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A striking 20th-century French bronze sculpture inspired by Constantin Cristesco's celebrated composition "Deux chevaux sautant un obstacle" (Two Horses Jumping an Obstacle), also known as "Une Question d'Amour Propre" (A Question of Pride). The dynamic group depicts two horses clearing a training jump with remarkable energy and movement. The composition captures the humorous narrative that made Cristesco's original so memorable: one horse executes a flawless jump while the other, having misjudged the obstacle, twists desperately in mid-air to recover its balance and preserve its dignity—an equine "question of pride." Richly patinated in dark brown, the sculpture conveys the power, grace, and athleticism of the horses through expressive modeling and lively poses, while the rustic hurdle and textured base provide a strong architectural framework. Although less finely modeled than Cristesco's original bronze, this well-executed interpretation faithfully preserves the charm, humor, and vitality of the celebrated composition, making it an appealing decorative work for collectors of equestrian art and French animalier sculpture.