NOTE ON HORSES: this series of unique pieces is the fruit of a great inborn passion towards these wonderful animals. It is nice to imagine that in some way the strength, grace, pride and elegance of these creatures can be contained in these sculptures.

Red Dappled Cow - Officially recognized as a breed, the red dappled cow of Oropa like other red dappled cows present in the Alpine area, is believed to have originated in the Simmental area.
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- The Arabian Dappled Horse - The Arabian horse is perhaps the most beautiful horse in the world. It has always been considered to be a thoroughbred. This lovely miniature interprets its typical posture in exposition.
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Queen-- Red Dappled Cow of Oropa
In springtime cows feel the need to go up to migrate to the mountains at higher elevation. The joyful sound of their large bells accompany them during their migrating journey.
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- Thoroughbred - Resting position for this prototype, but despite the reduced dimension the characteristics of this precious breed are faithfully reproduced.
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Bison -- - The bison is the symbol and unrivalled master of endless solitude.

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- Palomino - It is not a breed but a coloring. Its mantle, according to chromatic parameters, must be like a gold coin with a white mane and tail.
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Tatanka -- The apparent calm attitude hides the bellicose temperament of the males. The head has a very broad forehead covered with thick fur.
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- Arabian grey - Chromatic interpretation of the Arabian breed. The refined concave head is its special characteristic. The large deep eyes give it an incomparable elegance.
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White Bison -- The North American Indians considered it a sacred symbol and bearer of bounty and they believed it had the ability to make the immense herds return to the plains during every migrating period.
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- Orlov - It originated in Orlov, near Moscow. The breeding farm which developed in many provinces of the former Soviet Union, produced a horse that does not always have a perfect conformation.
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- Arabian - The MACRO scale of the sculpture enhances the details and the great care given to its creation. The head emphasizes the lively character of this breed. The eyes reflect the dominating temperament of this stallion.
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