Jules Abstract Horse Sculpture, Gold and Verdigris Openwork Metal Figure 33cm

A horse drawn in metal, all line and open space.

Jules is a horse worked as an open lattice of metal, the body sketched in fine strands rather than filled in, so you read the shape through the gaps as much as the form. The finish is an antiqued gold rubbed back to a soft green verdigris, and the figure stands mid-stride on a slim oval base.

At 33 cm tall and 37 cm nose to tail, Jules sits on a console, a bookshelf, or a desk and holds its own without taking up much depth. It leans modern, so it works as the one unexpected piece in a classic French or country room, or at home in a pared-back contemporary setting.

Why we love it

• ◆ An open, sketched silhouette, the horse drawn in metal line so light passes right through it.
• ◆ Antiqued gold over green verdigris, a finish that reads collected and old rather than new.
• ◆ Slim front to back at 8 cm deep, so it slots onto a shelf or console without crowding.
• ◆ A modern piece with a classic subject, the bridge between a French interior and a contemporary one, and a gift for anyone who loves horses.

How to style it

A few ways to place it:

• Set it on a console beside a mirror so the open metalwork stands out against the glass.
• Place it on a bookshelf among books and other sculptures for a collected look.
• Use it on a desk or study shelf as a quiet focal point.
• Pair it with a low candle holder or a small vase to soften the lines.

Care & Keeping

Dust with a soft dry cloth, reaching into the open sections with a soft brush if needed. Keep Jules indoors and away from damp. Avoid harsh cleaners that can lift the gold and verdigris finish.

Because Jules is hand-finished, slight variations in the gold and verdigris, and in the metalwork, are natural and part of the character of each piece. Colour may also vary slightly between screens, all photography is taken in natural light.