A bronze sculpture of a child riding a horse by the Austrian Berndorf from the 20th century

Berndorf Child on a Horse, Austrian bronze sculpture with a light patina, depicting a trotting horse rider in shorts gripping the animal's neck. The hat has now fallen between the horse's legs, and the boy has a frightened expression. The rectangular base features floral decorations, bears the signature BERNDORF and the initials TR in printed letters.
Berndorf was an Austrian sculptor and founder active in the first half of the 20th century. The sculpture is in good condition.

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