Mongolia 2005 – Da Vinci – Equestrian – Brazed – Antique Finish – Box And COA

This statuette, measuring 10 1/2″ in height is the only known original sculpture made by Leonardo da Vinci. This sculpture in 1519 is probably his last work for King Francis I of France. The first impression leads to the fact of the well balanced horse which is standing on the hind legs only. In prior years Leonardo was studying giant horse and man monuments for Francesco Sforza (1499) and Gian Giacomo Trivulzio (1507) in Milan. Some of the existing drafts of the design are genius – but Leonardo could not realize them. This bronze represents the legendary King Arthur but shows the face of King Francis I. The 3-D minted motive on this coin shows the front and the rear side of this equestrian masterpiece. The original is on display in the Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest, Hungary.