Attributed to Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch
Presenting a magnificent example of mid-century luxury retail design: a substantial, hand-wrapped leather horse sculpture displaying exceptional craftsmanship and rare corporate provenance. Evoking the golden age of elite sporting outfitters, this piece is heavily consistent with the bespoke equestrian display figures commissioned by Abercrombie & Fitch from the renowned English workshop of Dimitri Omersa during the mid-20th century.
The sculpture is meticulously constructed around a carved wood and papier-mâché core, enveloped in full-grain, vegetable-tanned dark leather. Applied wet and allowed to dry to a taut finish, the leather shrink-wrap masterfully articulates the horse's fine musculature, sleek rib definition, and animated facial structures. Exceptional artisanal details include a finely braided leather mane and tail crest, hand-punched cording tracing the spinal seam, glass eyes, and an intricately woven bridle with reins. It features its original fitted leather saddle pad and a traditional, open D-shaped English arch stirrup cast in solid brass.
Crucially, the leather surface bears the crisp, historic inventory stamp: 33-372776-59. This sequence points to a highly regulated corporate warehouse system or gallery registry, strongly supporting its origin as a coveted, non-retail flagship showroom display prop rather than a standard souvenir import. The "-59" suffix indicates a catalog or production date circa 1959. Completely unmarked by a standard manufacturer stamp—a typical practice for contractual department store commissions—this piece stands as a premier crossover asset appealing to advanced collectors of equestrian art, mid-century design, and Abercrombie & Fitch merchandising history. A commanding, sophisticated statement piece perfect for a library, office, or luxury retail environment.
Size: 34” H x 36” L x 10” W
C. 1959, England
Attributed to Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch
Presenting a magnificent example of mid-century luxury retail design: a substantial, hand-wrapped leather horse sculpture displaying exceptional craftsmanship and rare corporate provenance. Evoking the golden age of elite sporting outfitters, this piece is heavily consistent with the bespoke equestrian display figures commissioned by Abercrombie & Fitch from the renowned English workshop of Dimitri Omersa during the mid-20th century.
The sculpture is meticulously constructed around a carved wood and papier-mâché core, enveloped in full-grain, vegetable-tanned dark leather. Applied wet and allowed to dry to a taut finish, the leather shrink-wrap masterfully articulates the horse's fine musculature, sleek rib definition, and animated facial structures. Exceptional artisanal details include a finely braided leather mane and tail crest, hand-punched cording tracing the spinal seam, glass eyes, and an intricately woven bridle with reins. It features its original fitted leather saddle pad and a traditional, open D-shaped English arch stirrup cast in solid brass.
Crucially, the leather surface bears the crisp, historic inventory stamp: 33-372776-59. This sequence points to a highly regulated corporate warehouse system or gallery registry, strongly supporting its origin as a coveted, non-retail flagship showroom display prop rather than a standard souvenir import. The "-59" suffix indicates a catalog or production date circa 1959. Completely unmarked by a standard manufacturer stamp—a typical practice for contractual department store commissions—this piece stands as a premier crossover asset appealing to advanced collectors of equestrian art, mid-century design, and Abercrombie & Fitch merchandising history. A commanding, sophisticated statement piece perfect for a library, office, or luxury retail environment.
Size: 34” H x 36” L x 10” W
C. 1959, England
