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So far, this year's beautiful Special Run models have paid tribute to incredible ancient artworks. Well, today’s reveal is definitely a Horse of a Different Color and pays homage to a piece of art that wasn’t actually ever created by the original artist!
In 1482, the Duke of Milan commissioned Leonardo Da Vinci to create for him what would have been, at the time, the largest bronze horse statue in the world - standing at a massive 26 feet tall. In preparation for his creation, Leonardo did an extensive amount of research on horses, and even wrote two separate treatises dedicated to the project – one on horse anatomy, and the other included detailed project plans for this commission. Leonardo’s Horse, also known as Gran Cavallo, was unfortunately never created and the original clay model was ultimately destroyed.
To pay homage to this artistic visionary, BreyerFest has added its own version of Leonardo’s Gran Cavallo to this year’s stunning Special Run lineup. Done on the Peruvian Paso (mold # 576), sculpted by Linda York, this handsome boy has been done in a beautiful rich mahogany liver chestnut sabino.
We can’t wait for this fellow to find a home with your herd!
Keep your eyes on the BreyerFest Blog – we’ve got more information coming your way later on today!
April 05, 2021
He’s my Boyfriend with a spotted coat….
March 02, 2021
I love this horse so much!
January 29, 2021
I would love this model, the price is good. I could afford shipping to, but I can’t afford a ticket and everyone seems willing to get one for me but they want double or more the price. I don’t make enough money to pay that
January 25, 2021
He is very pretty!! Honestly In my opinion, I think he would have been fine in his regular color and not a pinto. I still love him though! DEFIANTLY getting this one!!
January 15, 2021
Sixth on my list!
January 15, 2021
Goes with my house and would look great next to Sato and By a nose models!
January 14, 2021
he great make me thank about ice cream lol love him
January 11, 2021
Beautiful, I can’t wait to get one.
January 11, 2021
Breyer. Y ‘all have done such an amazing job on him. He is so pretty. Y’ all have done an outstanding job on him. He kind of reminds me of a horse me dad had. His name was Rooster. Rooster was a paint horse that looked just like him. But sadly Rooster had died in a trailer accident. It makes me sad when i saw that model and lets me know that he is not coming back. But you did a really great and outstanding job on him.
January 11, 2021
Absolutely STUNNING!!! I have been waiting for Breyerfest ever since I have started collecting and my grandmother has said on my 13th birthday I can go. And here it is, and there are so many AWESOME models already and y’all have barely even started!!!!!
January 11, 2021
I absolutely love this one!!! I totally plan to get this one. :)
January 11, 2021
Love the color, love the pattern, love the matte finish! And such handsome eyes! I’m so excited for my first Breyerfest. The theme is right up my alley too. :)
January 11, 2021
I hope this is the glossy/matte split!January 11, 2021
As Betsy mentioned – They did create a modern version of Leonardo’s Horse. There are 2 copies – one in Milan and one in Michigan. It’s amazing to walk into the area and see this gigantic horse towering over you! There’s a book on it too. https://www.meijergardens.org/explore/the-american-horse/
January 10, 2021
Not a big fan of the mold but the color and Sabino pattern are awesome . I’m going to wait to see what else comes out . But may add him to my list .
January 10, 2021
The theming this year is OUTSTANDING! And the color on this one is gorgeous!!
January 10, 2021
Oh, wow….That is stunning! It’s so amazing that these horses are being inspired by such amazing history and art! 💗
January 10, 2021
Very pretty. This mold is usually underated but he is a very nice sculpture.
January 10, 2021
What a tribute, and another beautiful Breyer custom to drool over, but you didn’t finish the story!
There were two 24 foot renditions made from the many sketches by Da Vinci and the first casting was unveiled at the Hippodrome de San Siro in Milan, Italy, on September 10, 1999. The second in my home state of Michigan, at the Frederik Meijer Gardens, was unveiled a month later. Charles C. Dent established Leonardo da Vinci Horse, Inc. (LDVHI) in 1982 as a non-profit, in Pennsylvania. Its mission was “to create a 24-foot gilded bronze Renaissance-style Horse in the spirit of Leonardo da Vinci and present it to Italy as a gift from the American people.” (Wikipedia) Unfortunately, he passed away before he realized his dream, but his staff continued on in his honor. The artist, Nina Akamu, won the bid for the sculpture.
There are also several smaller renditions of Gran Cavallo throughout the US and Italy.
January 10, 2021
I absolutely love this one and must have him… Can you imagine what he would look like glossed???
January 10, 2021
Oh wow! I’m not sure if I’m attending this year’s BF or not, but if I am I will definitely get this model!
January 10, 2021
Another beautiful horse! Going to have to try for a VIP ticket!
January 10, 2021
Um obviously GORGEOUS!!!😍I am going to try and buy him!🐴🥰
January 10, 2021
That mane is drop dead GORGEOUS!!!!!
January 10, 2021
I LOVE THIS ONE!!!! I must have him! Can’t wait ’til BreyerFest!! The lacey pattern is INCREDIBLE! 😍🤩😍
January 10, 2021
Wow, You guys are doing an incredible job! I can’t wait until breyerfest!!
January 10, 2021
Wow! This horse is beautiful! I love how y’all are using unique molds this year. Who says horse of a different color can’t mean unique and different molds! Looking forward to the rest of the lineup.
January 10, 2021
He’s gorgeous! I’m loving the nice detailed eyes on all the reveals so far too!
January 10, 2021
Idk how I feel about this one. All I know is that I WILL be trying to get the first one!
January 10, 2021
I need this beauty 😍😍😍😍😍
January 10, 2021
Really lovely color, I’ve never been interested in this mold but with this color I stop and Stare!
January 10, 2021
OH! Isn’t he dreamy?!
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lisa sharpe
April 05, 2021
Hope there is a glossy version of this one!