Johann
Neapolitan stallion
The gold standard horse forms for me are the classic Baroque horses. I love these strong and somewhat fat rounded shapes on thin legs. And that arched Roman profile! Oh! Therefore, when I first saw the paintings of Johann Hamilton, the horses from his paintings stole my heart forever. And the question of how soon I would get to sculpting such a picture horse was only a matter of time.

Johann is the first horse of the "Embodied Equine Images" release.

Initially, I wanted to make an exact picture copy in sculpture, but the work process made changes to the overall look. The more I immersed myself into modeling, the more I understood that what looks good in painting on a flat canvas looks sadly in volume.

Therefore, I decided to leave the general picture image and some stylization, but it remains my author's interpretation of the classic picture.

Johann - Cavallo Napoletano.
The very native of the Italian Renaissance.

That's how the Neapolitan horse was described in 1800: "This horse is highly valued for its strength and courage, which, together with its gentle character, make it even more valuable. Its legs are strong and well-built; its gait is high, and it is very obedient for any exercise, but a keen eye may discover that its legs are too short, which seems to be the only imperfection. This horse can be recognized by its head, long, thin and slender, sloping from the eyes to the nostrils, like a hawk's beak; the horse also has very good sight and sensitive hearing"

The stallion is depicted in the short gallop phase - the weight is transferred to the symmetrically placed hind legs brought under the body, with the front legs in the air. This is the classic dressage silhouette that every equestrian will recognize.

Size - Paddock Pals/Little Bits
Scale 1:24
Height: 4.7" (12 сm), length: 4" (10 cm)

Edition open
Note: The original sculpture in the photographs is covered with a beige semi-gloss coating, which gives an excessive sheen. Cast copies of Johann will be milky-colored.
The mane
I spent not a single hour sculpting the mane. It has a classic vintage style with a large braid wrapped in a loop at the end. The forelock is also braided, which perfectly completes the overall look. And all this is decorated with silk ribbons. I tried to convey the lightness and plasticity of the fabric as much as possible in such a tiny size.
THE Tail
The fluffy tail is also made according to the general picture style. It all consists of elastic flowing curls and, as befits any representative of the Renaissance, has thin pigtails tied with a ribbon.

In addition to aesthetics, the tail also has a functional character. It acts as a third point of support. The wide end of the tail makes the sculpture very stable, which will protect it from falling.

Also, the lower part of the base is a great area for your autograph when you paint the horse.
The head
I paid a lot of attention to this part of the sculpture. They are very detailed despite their small size. A refined head with a curved profile has large and expressive eyes. The nose and lips are also refined.

And of course, in addition to the head, the whole sculpture has many fine details, such as creases on the neck and all over the body, as well as tiny arrows on the hooves.
EDITION INFO
CASTING:
Johann is sold as unpainted and unprepped resin and is intended to be finalized by the owner\artist. All replicas will be supplied in art-quality white polyurethane resin. The kit will also include a certificate of authenticity indicating the number of your copy.

Any customization can be made to the copy.

The edition will be open until November 23, 2023

Please note that castings are made to order and you may face a long waiting in line for your work. There is a significant limit to the number of pieces that can be produced per week, so the cycle of order processing, casting and shipping to a new home can take quite long.
SHIPPING:
Worldwide shipping is included in the price.
All shipments come from Russia.

Copies will not be sent immediately. There is a limit on the number of items that can be produced per week, which can make the turnaround quite long. All orders are subject to product availability.

The date of delivery for your order may vary due to carrier shipping practices, delivery location, method of delivery, and the number of items ordered.

Yes, I send to Germany!
But unfortunately, due to sanctions, shipping cannot be done to the following countries: Poland, Finland, Australia and some Latin American countries.
NOTE FOR INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS:
Casting studio is located in Saint-Petersburg, Russia.

I indicate the full value in the customs declaration upon delivery. International buyers are responsible for any duties/taxes/fees.

Failure to pay your country's duties/taxes/duties are NOT a reason for a guaranteed refund. If you do not receive the model and it is returned to me, then you will not receive a refund. You will be charged for reshipping. Shipping costs for new shipments will be calculated
based on your location.

If this is your first international purchase, please check the duties/taxes/fees in your country BEFORE purchasing.
RETURN AND REFUND:
Exchange are only possible if the item is damaged. Refunds are possible within a month after the receiving of the item.

Unpainted resins should be inspected for damage within 7 days of receiving them. If your product is damaged upon delivery, I will replace the model.

Please pack the damaged model in the original packaging and return it with the printed contents included within two weeks. Otherwise, you will be charged for the replacement item.
COPYRIGHT:
My unpainted sculptures are customizable unless otherwise noted in a particular release. None of my sculptures can be copied/scanned in 3D and reproduced in circulation. Be respectful of copyright.
PRIVACY POLICY:
Your personal information provided in association with a placed order will only be used to fulfill that order and/or to contact you in connection with your order. The information does not belong to any independent parties.

By making a purchase, you acknowledge that you understand and agree to these terms.
TIME PAYMENTS:
Time payments for Johann is available for 2 months.

The price for one copy by time payments is 270$.
The payment is possible with equal parts of 135$ per month.

If you would like to purchase Johann by time payments, email me MIJ_ILH@mail.ru with your PayPal information, then I will send the request for the first payment. For the second payment I will send you the specific link to pay via my website.

Please, don't hesitate to text me on my email MIJ_ILH@mail.ru with any other questions that you may have.
Johann
Paid in Full
Shipping included
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