Project Description

Gilt (gold leaf gilding) and oxidized brass life-size horse automaton with steel skeleton.

When someone approaches, the horse starts trotting and stretches its head, tail and legs for about 30 seconds. It goes back to its initial position and stops.


  • Height : 1.85m (6.07 ft)
  • Operated with electric actuators and stepper motors
  • Computer programmation
  • Radar activated
  • Originally made to be installed in a window display, it has been entirely restored, and is now completely autonomous and can be installed in any other interior.
  • Unique piece
  • Private collection