30th Jan, 2026 10:30

Modern Art

 
Lot 718
 

718

THOMAS WREN AFTER GEORGE FREDERIC WATTS (1817-1904) A bronze equestrian reduction of 'Physical Energy'

formed as a stylised classical male rider on his rearing steed, on rectangular naturalistic wedge-shaped base with cast inscription “Physical Energy, G.F. Watts”, 48cm wide x 47cm high Provenance: Kerrison Preston Esq. and thence by descent.

Sold for £9,000


 

formed as a stylised classical male rider on his rearing steed, on rectangular naturalistic wedge-shaped base with cast inscription “Physical Energy, G.F. Watts”, 48cm wide x 47cm high Provenance: Kerrison Preston Esq. and thence by descent.

Auction: Modern Art, 30th Jan, 2026

Including property from the following collections:

The Graham Snow Collection. | A private West Country Collection.

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