Mounted cavalry rider on rearing horse — This striking mounted figure shows a rider wearing a wide-brim hat and holding a straight sword while his horse rears on its hind legs. The sculpt includes detailed tack (bridle straps, breastplate, saddle and a fringed saddlecloth), flowing mane and tail, and feathering at the lower legs. The composition creates a strong vertical focal point that works well as a centerpiece in small dioramas, a statue in an urban scene, or a dramatic addition to a model railway layout. Why collectors choose this piece - Dramatic pose: the rearing horse provides motion and height to draw the eye across a layout or vignette. - Painting detail: folds in clothing, saddle ornamentation and animal musculature provide natural areas for washes, drybrush and highlighting. - Versatile placement: works as a parade or ceremonial figure, a mounted officer in a battle vignette, or a decorative monument on a small plinth. Practical advice - For stable display, mount the piece on a small base or reinforce the contact points under the hind hooves when placing it on frequently handled layouts. - If you plan to adapt or reposition elements, perform modifications at a larger scale first to preserve thin elements. Note: this sculpt originates from legacy project data and is supplied as a generic mounted figure rather than a documented historical replica.