Miniature Mexican saddle c.1910-1920 - Lot 143 Miniature Mexican saddle c.1910-1920 Magnificent small-scale saddlery work mounted on two thick leather quarters entirely embroidered with plant motifs (flowers and leaves) in silver thread. The seat (frame) is made of a wooden structure covered with fine leather stretched and sewn (parchment). The cantle and pommel (typically Mexican) are encircled by hammered metal. This object of rare quality is equipped with stirrup leathers with stirrups (tapaderos), a girth (on one side, made of rope adorned with red woollen pompoms) with its fastening straps, two large saddlebags and a lasso hidden under one of them, as well as numerous supple leather straps. Most of these accessories are embellished with vegetable embroidery in silver thread. A remarkable piece, with its wooden display stand. H. 31.5 cm, L. 13.5 cm, W ; 28.5 cm. Very good condition. Ref : - LE COW-BOY EN SELLE Jo (Joseph) MORA - ÉDITIONS ANDRÉ BONNE, 1858 - Reference book by a former cowboy, great photographer and painter of Hopi ceremonies (between 1904 and 1906). Very detailed technical documentation on the art of WESTERN saddlery. - LES INDIENS DE BUFFALO BILL ET LA CAMARGUE Éditions de La Marinère, Musée du Nouveau Monde, La Rochelle, 1994 - Colour photo p. 94, Cat. 108 "Joë Hamman's saddle", United States, late 19th century. Collection Jean LANTERNIER (1901-1976) Viewed and listed by Maurice G. DÉRUMAUX in 1960 Archives DÉRUMAUX / Daniel DUBOIS: CD 34 Consultant : Daniel DUBOIS High resolution photos: https://bit.ly/hdv-lausanne Exhibition: LA SALLE 20 rue DROUOT 75009 PARIS Wednesday 12 November 10-17 H Live sale behind closed doors 1004 LAUSANNE - SWITZERLAND : Friday 14 November at 2 pm Delivery of lots free of transport costs to PARIS and LAUSANNE a few days after the sale. Or shipment from FRANCE at the buyer's expense by the carrier of his choice.