Isidore Jules Bonheur (1827-1901) was born in Bordeaux, the third child of Raymond Bonheur and brother of Rosa Bonheur, also a sculptor. In 1849 he enrolled at the Ecole des Beaux Arts, though he had made his debut at the Paris Salon the previous year. He was both a painter and a sculptor, but is better known for the latter. He produced numerous small bronzes of animals, mainly sheep and cattle, as well as larger studies of groups of horses. He exhibited regularly at the Royal Academy in London and won a medal in 1889.

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Isidore Jules Bonheur (1827 - 1901), tussling horses, bronze,…

"Tussling Horses" by Isidore Jules Bonheur

Isidore Jules Bonheur (1827 - 1901), tussling horses, bronze, in a mottled brown patina, cast early 20th century, cast with incised signature to the base: I. Bonheur, 68 cm high, 95 cm wide, 35 cm deep

An after Isidore Bonheur bronze sculpture of a Rhino, height 44…

Bronze Rhino Sculpture by Bonheur

An after Isidore Bonheur bronze sculpture of a Rhino, height 44 cm, width 57 cm

French bronze sculpture of 2 steeplechasers, mounted on a green…

Bronze Steeplechase Sculpture by Bonheur on Marble Base

French bronze sculpture of 2 steeplechasers, mounted on a green marble base, signed Bonheur to base, 28 cm high

After Isidore Jules Bonheur (French, 1827-1901), Le grand…

Grand Jockey

After Isidore Jules Bonheur (French, 1827-1901), Le grand jockey, bronze, signed to base, 90 cm height

A superb bronze sculpture of a horse and rider on rectangular…

Bronze Horse and Rider Sculpture by I. Bonheur

A superb bronze sculpture of a horse and rider on rectangular marble base, signed I. Bonheur. 63 cm high, 50 cm wide

Map, Oceania, 1861. By Raimond Bonheur from Atlas Universel…

Oceania Map, 1861

Map, Oceania, 1861. By Raimond Bonheur from Atlas Universel Illustre, pub. Paris, Laguillermie. Coloured steel engraving. 37 x 51 cm

Bronze Horse & Jockey Sculpture, after Isidore Jules Bonheur…

Bronze Jockey and Horse Sculpture

Bronze Horse & Jockey Sculpture, after Isidore Jules Bonheur (French, 1827-1901), bronze sculpture 'Le Grande Jockey', rider and winning mount, 93 cm tall. Good condition

A bronze figure, Le Grand Jockey, after Isodore Jules Bonheur…

Bronze Jockey on Black Marble Plinth by I. Bonheur

A bronze figure, Le Grand Jockey, after Isodore Jules Bonheur (1827-1901) housed on a black marble plinth, signed I. Bonheur to base, 47 x 58 cm

French spelter pair of figures 'Le Bonheur' & 'La Joie du Vin'…

Spelter Figures 'Le Bonheur' & 'La Joie du Vin' on Stands

French spelter pair of figures 'Le Bonheur' & 'La Joie du Vin' set upon timber stands, crack to the lady's foot. Height of tallest - 80 cm

Bronze Horse & Jockey Sculpture, after Isidore Jules Bonheur…

Bronze Jockey and Horse Sculpture

Bronze Horse & Jockey Sculpture, after Isidore Jules Bonheur (French, 1827-1901), bronze sculpture 'Le Grande Jockey', rider and winning mount, signed on base, 61 cm tall. Good condition

After Isidore Jules BONHEUR. Jockey. Gilt painted bronze.…

Gilded Jockey Sculpture by Bonheur

After Isidore Jules BONHEUR. Jockey. Gilt painted bronze. Height 76 cm

After Isidore Jules Bonheur (1827-1901), a bullock bronze…

Bronze Bullock by I. Bonheur (1827-1901)

After Isidore Jules Bonheur (1827-1901), a bullock bronze impressed I. Bonheur and foundry stamped to base 25 cm high

After Isidore Jules Bonheur (1827-1901), a racing Equine bronze…

Bronze Racing Equine on Onyx Base by Bonheur

After Isidore Jules Bonheur (1827-1901), a racing Equine bronze on onyx base, styled as a jockey and mount raised on stepped bronze and onyx base impressed Isidore Bonhuer to bronze base 24 cm high