King William I, King of Prussia and Emperor of Germany (1797-1888) on horseback
Category
Art / Sculpture
Date
Unknown
Materials
wood & spelter
Measurements
380 x 300 mm
Order this imageCollection
Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 291334
Summary
Spelter cast figure of Kaiser Wilhelm I mounted on horseback. He is shown wearing a tricorn hat, a cloak over his shoulders and the reins gathered into his left hand. The horse has its front right hoof raised. The rectangular base is engraved on the side; 'Wilhelm I Deutscher Kaiser'. It has an ebonised wood base. (tail broken)
Marks and inscriptions
Wilhelm I Deutscher Kaiser (engraved on side)