Man on Horseback Bronze Signature ID Help Needed

[bigcaddy64]

I just picked this up at a private, pre-estate sale just down the street from my house.

The sellers couldn’t find a signature but I spotted it immediately and figured it was nice enough for the price.

All I can make out is ther first initial (H.) and maybe 1 or 2of the last name. I think it’s Gals which pulls up nothing so I’m sure I’m wrong about it.

Is anybody familiar with the name or have a lead on the maker? I’m going to start removing the heavy layer of dust with a soft brush and see how it comes out.

 

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[JimDon]

Got nothing . Here is a contrasted photo. Note the edition numbers pops.

 

[huntsman53]

I think it depicts a Racing Horse with the Jockey. I wonder if what you see as a signature, is actually the number and name of the horse. There is something just behind and below the saddle which looks like initials.

 

[randazzo1]

I think it depicts a Racing Horse with the Jockey. I wonder if what you see as a signature, is actually the number and name of the horse. There is something just behind and below the saddle which looks like initials.

I thought Jockey too, except it looks like the stock of a rifle in his hand doesn’t it? Maybe a hunter? Like the old British paintings.

 

[Mackaydon]

You might try filling in the name area with white powder to get a better read.
Don.....

 

[GibH]

Can you get full on profile pictures of it? The one you have is from an angle above. Both sides as well.

 

[Raider19962]

Don Quixote?

 

[Doubter in MD]

It could be a jockey but if that's a rifle stock it's probably a fox hunter.

 

[namxat]

Don Quixote?

Was also my first tought, yet is lacking a lance or sword.

Horse looks like a starving rosinante, though.

 

[Doubter in MD]

Maybe George Gach.

 

[randazzo1]

Maybe George Gach.

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Looks like an exact match on signature!

 

[bigcaddy64]

Ill post some more pictures when i get home but i appears that Doubter in MD nailed it.

 

[bigcaddy64]

For those looking for more info, it appears that he is holding a cup/trophy with a number on the side and the horse has a number 7 on its side. Thats what made me think Jockey right away.

The odd angle of his hand makes it look like a stock but the back of his hand is flat against his knee with a cup in his palm.

 

[GibH]

Ill post some more pictures when i get home but i appears that Doubter in MD nailed it.

That's ok. Like you said, no real need. Great ID by Doubter in MD.

 

[bigcaddy64]

Maybe George Gach.

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This is the one!!! Thank you for the ID

 

[A2coins]

Amazing I'd nice piece

 

[Doubter in MD]

This is the one!!! Thank you for the ID

You're welcome. I took a stab at the last name and when I saw the signature I was pretty sure that was the guy.

 

[Bodkin]

Don Quixote?

I don't think so. Lol
Regardless, I'm a big fan! Could be Sancho Panza on Dapple. He's been fasting though.

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Very nice piece!