Winged Horse & Figure by Sean Rice, Bronze, Copper, Unique, 64cm high, Abstract, Animals and Birds, Nature sculpture, Fantasy Animals
This piece by Sean Rice is a unique bronze and copper sculpture standing 64 cm high on a polished black slate base. The piece shows a dramatic scene of a man riding a winged horse. The horse rears upward with force, its head thrown back and its wings opening out and rising above its body. Its mane and tail stream behind it, adding a strong sense of motion as the form lifts into the air.
On the horse’s back stands a smaller figure. He rises upright with steady balance, and his hair flows in the same wild direction as the horse’s mane. This shared movement links the two forms and guides the eye upward through the composition. The figure’s stance enhances the vertical momentum, creating a vivid sense of ascent.
The sculpture balances realistic anatomy with stylised elements. The hair, wings, and flowing lines carry exaggerated movement, while the figure and horse maintain clear, believable proportions. The wings hold particular interest: instead of solid feather shapes, they are built from small hollow ovals, allowing light to pass through and creating shifting patterns as the viewer moves around the piece.
The contrast between the metals adds depth and richness. Some surfaces show a rugged golden bronze, while others shift into a smoother coppery tone. These transitions highlight key curves and edges, drawing attention to the raised wings, the lifted chest of the horse, and the flowing lines that connect rider and mount. The combination of dramatic posture, vivid motion, and contrasting materials gives Winged Horse & Figure a powerful and energetic presence.
