A Rare Opportunity for Art Collectors: Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘Horse and Rider’ Bronze Cast on Sale
In an extraordinary development for art enthusiasts, a bronze cast from the only known sculpture by Leonardo da Vinci is now available for purchase. The piece, known as “Horse and Rider,” is being offered for a staggering price of $100 million through Art encounter, a renowned art gallery based in Las Vegas.
The sculpture is inspired by a beeswax scale model created by da Vinci in the early 1500s, depicting his friend and patron, Charles d’Amboise, who served as the French governor of Milan. Although the original life-sized bronze monument was never completed following d’Amboise’s death in 1511, the model has garnered significant attention and respect among scholars.
Its authenticity and history have been rigorously examined and validated over decades. The Oxford University Research Laboratory confirmed the model’s period and origin, while Dr. Carlo Pedretti, an esteemed authority on da Vinci, affirmed that the work is indeed created by the master artist.
Brett Maly, President of Art encounter and an expert in the field, highlighted the exceptional craftsmanship of the bronze cast, produced by American Fine Arts Foundry in 2012. He noted that it captures all the intricate details of the wax model, including the artist’s initials “LV” and what are believed to be da Vinci’s fingerprints.
The journey of “Horse and Rider” spans 500 years, traveling from Italy to Switzerland, then England, and ultimately to America. Art encounter is honored to represent such a historically significant piece, which is currently stored in a vault and available for private viewings by appointment.
Art encounter has been a staple in the fine art community since its inception in 1992, led by Broker Rod Maly and President Brett Maly. The gallery specializes in art sales, valuation, and authentication, representing esteemed artists such as Picasso and Warhol.
For those interested in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, detailed information, including the sculpture’s comprehensive history, can be found at www.DavinciHorseandRider.com.
This remarkable sale not only offers a unique chance for personal ownership of a piece of art history but also serves as a celebration of Leonardo da Vinci’s enduring legacy. As the world continues to appreciate and study his contributions to art, such opportunities remind us of the timeless nature of creativity and the significance of preserving cultural heritage for future generations.