A Central-Asian saddle from the studio of Franz Roubaud (1856-1928) the saddle with a compound tree and figured pommel covered in two tones of fine leather, the stirrup leather secured in the apertures with buckles with niello work, the stirrups decorated with elaborate niello work length: 40cm (15 3/4in). Footnotes: Provenance From the studio of the famous Russian equestrian artist, Franz Roubaud (1856-1928) Thence by descent According to recollections of members of the Roubaud family, Roubaud used this saddle in tableaux in his studio as he worked on his paintings. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com