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William Shatner Personal Estate Franklin Mint Bronze 3 Horse Statue Set COAAn elite, museum-grade piece of television and equestrian history: the complete Franklin Mint solid bronze 3-horse sculpture display titled "Equestrian Statue", masterfully modeled by the world-renowned British animalier sculptor Gill Parker. This magnificent set was commissioned in official association with the National Horse Racing Museum as part of the highly prestigious "The Origins of Champions" historical series.This masterfully sculpted set portrays the three foundational Arabian stallions from the late 17th and early 18th centuries from which all modern thoroughbred racehorses descend: The Byerley Turk, The Darley Arabian, and The Godolphin Arabian.The Ultimate William Shatner Estate Provenance:
This specific 4-piece trophy set carries extraordinary celebrity provenance, having been sourced directly from the personal estate collection of Hollywood legend, actor, and world-class equestrian William Shatner ("Captain James T. Kirk"). Included with the sculpture is the original, physical Julien’s sales "Star Trek" Summer Sale Lot #1358 Provenance Card, providing an ironclad chain of custody and guaranteeing its historic celebrity pedigree. Shatner's lifelong devotion to horses is legendary, and this center-piece display directly reflects his personal passion for equestrian excellence and his charitable therapeutic riding programs.
- Complete Multi-Piece Masterpiece: Includes all three individual solid bronze horses, their custom-fitted oval mahogany-finish display trophy base, and the physical Julien's sales provenance card.
- Premium Materials: Heavy, individually cast solid bronze horse figurines featuring an incredibly rich, hand-finished dark traditional patina.
- Dimensions & Scale: Measures approximately 7-1/2 inches tall by 12-3/4 inches wide overall when fully displayed on the wooden base.
- Authenticity Marks: Features the original factory gold foil identification labels securely affixed to the underside of all three bronze horses and the large wooden trophy base.
Condition Details:
All three solid bronze horse figurines are in immaculate, pristine collector condition with no chips, cracks, or finish rubbing to the bronze bodies. The large wooden display base features its original brass nameplates and shows some light surface scratches on the top face along with minor edge scuffs from display. The underside of the wood base contains a sticky adhesive residue, a common remnant from protective museum wax or rubber bumper pads used to secure heavy valuables on display shelves in California earthquake zones; the surface has been gently wiped but left in its original state to protect the wood finish. No hardware or feet are present on the bottom. Preserved perfectly inside a smoke-free, climate-controlled indoor archive.Please see the extensive photos to inspect the physical details, hallmarks, and condition for yourself!Thanks for Looking!
