Statue of Neptune on Sea Horse

Statue of Neptune on Sea Horse: This antique limestone statue depicts Neptune (or Poseidon) as a cherub riding a sea horse emerging from the waves. This is a charming antique statue of an allegorical Neptune, the God of the sea often associated with sea-horses (hippocampus) rather than horses. Neptune is the God of the Sea in Roman mytholgy, or Poseidon in Greek mythology which pre-dates the Romans.

This late 19th century sculpture will find its place in a Classical garden or park, or a historic interior. The quality of the sculpted limestone is high, and well preserved with some weathering. The statue is sold with the separate antique stone plinth. Together they form a Classic ensemble.

Dimensions approx:

• Cherub statue : Height 100 cm x the widest width 64 cm (ht 39 inches x 25 inches at widest)
• Plinth : 38cm x 38cm (15 x 15 inches)

On display in BCA’s extensive new showrooms at Pont L’Evêque, near Deauville in Normandy.