An equestrian statue of Christian IX stands on the market place in the centre of Esbjerg, Denmark.

The statue was commissioned by the city's citizens when the town was raised to the status of a municipal borough in 1899 but the base stood empty until the following year as the result of a strike.

[2] Seated on his horse with one of its hoofs raised, Christian IX is positioned gazing over the harbour from the centre of the square.

[3] The bronze statue was created by Ludvig Brandstrup (1861–1935) who designed a similar work which stands in Slagelse.

It also bears the Danish coat of arms with the king's motto Med Gud for ære og ret (With God for honour and justice).