Gunther R. Granget “The Challenge” Limited Edition Bronze Horse Sculpture, 1980

Offered is a 1980 limited edition bronze sculpture titled The Challenge by acclaimed equine artist Gunther R. Granget. This dramatic work captures two stallions locked in a dynamic mid-battle pose, their manes and muscles rendered in exquisite detail. The piece is finished in a rich silver-tone patina with darker accents for depth. Signed “Granget” in the casting, numbered “1804,” and marked ©1980. Mounted on a polished wooden base with brass plaque reading: “The Challenge” by Gunther R. Granget – A Limited Edition ©1980.

Condition:
Good condition with no damage. Comes exactly as shown in the photos.

Dimensions:

• Overall: 7" H x 10" W x 4" D

• Weight: 6 lbs 5.5 oz
  (Soup can in photos for scale.)

Artist Biography: Gunther R. Granget (1932–2010)

German sculptor Gunther R. Granget was born in Karlsruhe in 1932 and became renowned for his commitment to realism and naturalistic depictions of wildlife, particularly horses. Educated at the Karlsruhe Academy of Fine Arts, Granget initially focused on porcelain and later wood carving, developing his extraordinary ability to capture anatomical accuracy and expressive motion.

A 1967 study trip in the U.S. and Canada—funded by Lorenz Hutschenreuther AG—deepened his understanding of North American fauna and inspired a distinguished series of limited-edition sculptures produced through several esteemed European manufacturers. In his later years, Granget collaborated with major names in the industry, including Hutschenreuther, Rosenthal, Goebel, and Anri, designing both commissioned and stock works that captured the elegance and spirit of animals in motion.