Cold Bronze Cast Horse Head Figurine by Jeanna Rynhart

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Jeanne Patricia Rynhart (1946-2020) was a Dublin, Ireland native who was known primarily for her bronze sculpture. As a student, she studied at the National College of Art & Design in Ireland and later moved to England, where she began her art career with pastels and oils. While sharing a studio with bronze sculptor John Letts, she was introduced to bronze work and began producing figures of bird of prey which she sold through high end gift shops in England and Wales. Eventually, she was invited to become a member of the Royal Society of Portrait Sculptors. She and her husband decided to move their family (two children) back to Ireland in 1981, where they established the Rynhart Fine Art Gallery and workshop. In a studio set up behind their new home, Jeanne made the original clay models and her husband did the mould and hand casting of animal sculptures which were sold to high end gift shops and jewelry stores. The business grew, eventually expanding under the guidance of her son and daughter, selling pieces to the USA and beyond. During this time, Jeanne also produced some large scale works including portrait sculptures. She is best known for her statue of Molly Malonefor the Dublin 1988 Millennium celebration. She also created a statue of Annie Moore which stand at Ellis Island in New York City. By 2010, Jeanne was mostly retired but still did some small projects. She died in 2020 after a short illness. The studio continues under direction of her husband and children.