Mazeppa, Hero Of Ukraine, Bronze Riding Crop Pommel, Two Patinas, 19th Century

Heavy whip handle from cast and chiseled bronze, two patinas: horse was silver, rider tied to his steed and base were gilded.
The legend of the Cossack tortured on horseback went around the world during Romantic era, thanks to Lord Byron, Victor Hugo, Pushkin, Franz Liszt, Tchaikovsky etc....=
This whip handle is part of this romantic and heroic fashion:
Ivan Stepanovytch Mazepa, (Ivan Mazeppa), born March 30, 1639 and died October 2, 1709, was hetman of the Cossacks of Ukraine, soldier, patron and hero of the Ukrainian nation. See his adventurous life, enlightened politician, (wikipedia), he is at the origin of universities of Ukraine, of Azov regiment, for example, he betrayed the trust of Tsar in the hope for independence of Ukraine….
Here is a beautiful object!
8cm x 7cm x 2.5cm, weight: 200g
Good general condition, original patina quite worn.
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