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Vasili Grachev Troika Passage

Description
Vasili Grachev, 1831-1905. A patinated chocolate brown bronze grouping of horses pulling a troika with figures. A Classic Russian bronze grouping of three horses tearing through the snow pulling a troika led by a sleds-man leading passage for two ladies. The movement and romantic feeling is immense and almost dangerous. Original casting, circa 1877. Measures: Length 27 cm, 10.6 inches, height: 11.5 cm, 4.5 inches. Signed inscribed in Cyrillic Lep. Grachev with “FABR. C. F. WOERFFEL. St. PETERSBURG” foundry mark Condition: Excellent original patina. Very good original condition. Foundry mark for C. F. Woerffel.

Documentation:	Signed
Notes:	Signed inscribed in Cyrillic Lep. Grachev with “FABR. C. F. WOERFFEL. St. PETERSBURG” Foundry mark for C. F. Woerffel.
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Bronze, Cast
Condition:	Excellent. tWear consistent with age and use.
Creation Date:	circa 1877
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	637917