French Rocking Horse
Early 20th Century French Rocking Horse on Wheels
Located in High Point, NC
This wooden horse from 20th century France sheds a playful light on the stories of daily life that
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Early 20th Century French Country Toys and Dolls
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Wood
ANTIQUE ITALIAN CIRCA 1850 HAND CARVED FRUITWOOD LEATHER ROCKiNG ARMCHAIR
Located in GB
circa 1850 hand made in Venice Italy carved Fruitwood rocking armchair depicting Sea horses, Cherubs
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Antique 1850s Italian Early Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fruitwood
H 43.31 in W 34.26 in D 52.17 in
Super French Vintage 1920 Antique Painted Rocking Horse
Located in Markington, GB
French vintage lovely 1920 antique painted rocking horse.
Measures: Height 51cm, depth 40cm
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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Toys
Materials
Wood
Rocking Horse in Painted Wood
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rocking Horse in Painted Wood
Keywords: children's accessories, rustic, French country
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Early 20th Century French Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamond, Silver-Gilt, Rock-Crystal, & Lapis Horse
By Mellerio
Located in New York, NY
Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamond, Silver-Gilt, Rock-Crystal, Obsidian & Lapis Horse
An
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20th Century French Mounted Objects
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver
H 10 in W 9 in D 4 in
19th Century Carved Wooden Rocking Horse
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
19th century carved wooden rocking horse on a working rocker. This piece has good proportions and a
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Antique 19th Century French Toys
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Italian Modern Bamboo and Rattan Rocking Horse Attributed to Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century rocking horse, often attributed to France Albini, composed of a bamboo frame with woven
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
H 21.5 in W 18.5 in D 30 in
Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamonds, Silver, and Smoky Quartz Carved Horse
By Mellerio
Located in New York, NY
Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamonds, Silver-Gilt, Rock-Crystal, Jade, Mother-Of-Pearl and Smoky
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20th Century French Mounted Objects
Materials
Jade, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver
H 10.5 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Horse Claude Victor Boeltz 1980 Gold Bronze Crystal French Table Lamps
By Claude Victor Boeltz
Located in New York, NY
A luxurious gold dore bronze and rock crystal horse table lamps. The gold bronze sculptures are on
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Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Rock Crystal, Gold, Bronze, Brass
H 24 in W 12 in D 8 in
True Pair Of French 19th Century Patinated Bronze Marly Horse Statues
By Guillaume Coustou
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most impressive and large scale true pair of French 19th century patinated Bronze Marly horse
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Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Christimas Decorative Painted Ceramic Plate, Villeroy Boch, France, 2000s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
motifs, i.e. Santa Claus, a rocking horse, a nutcracker and finally colorful gingerbread cookies
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
H 17.33 in W 17.33 in D 1.19 in
Rare Renaissance Dresser with Marquetry and Pastiglia, from Alsace 'France'
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
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Such carvings are typical of the French Renaissance style, based on Italian patterns.
The second
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Antique Early 17th Century French Renaissance Dressers
Materials
Walnut
H 64.77 in W 50.4 in D 23.04 in
French Antique Bronze Sculpture of North African Hunter by Paul Delabrierre
By Paul Edouard Delabriere
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAUL-EDOUARD DELABRIERRE
French, 1829-1912
North African Hunter on Horseback Surprised by a
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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 19.63 in W 16 in D 6.5 in
Louis Albert Carvin, Sculpture Eagle Flying Off Mountain, France Art Deco, 1920s
By Louis-Albert Carvin, R. Patrouilleau
Located in PARIS, FR
in 1920s France. Vivid representation of an eagle launching from a mountain. The sculpture is signed
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Vintage 1920s French Romantic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 20.87 in W 21.86 in D 7.09 in
Bronze Inkwell Sculpture "Les Moutons à L'abreuvoir" by Jules Moigniez
By Jules Moigniez
Located in Paris, FR
end of the sculpture: One in the stump of the tree and the other under a rock. Moigniez' intricate
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Glass Table by Maison Alphonse Giroux, Paris
By Maison Giroux
Located in Dublin, IE
Giroux to produce the gifts of the children of France: a golden carriage now kept in the Carnavalet
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Shelves
Materials
Ormolu
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A Fabulous English Pillar Stand Rocking Horse c1880
Located in Pewsey, GB
A Fabulous Pillar Stand Rocking Horse c 1880 , although no makers mark in considered opinion of expert in Rocking Horses its similar in construction to BCL (Liverpool Victorian Firm)...
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Children's Furniture
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Charming French Papier Mache and Wood Large Antique Horse, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
With original leather bridle, saddle, head-dress and accompanying booklet.
A wonderful thing, beautiful patina.
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Antique 19th Century French Toys and Dolls
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Vintage Midcentury Bronze Asian Style Horse Sculpture, Han Dynasty Flying Horse
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage midcentury Asian bronze horse sculpture, Han dynasty flying horse
Offered for sale is a striking vintage midcentury bronze horse sculpture that is presented on a fitted eb...
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H 14.5 in W 18 in D 5.5 in
Large Italian Giltwood Bed Canopy 'Corona'
Located in Houston, TX
Large Italian giltwood bed canopy, or corona (also known in France as a ciel de lit), circa 1760-1780. Hand carved giltwood with painted detail decoration. Portion of reverse side is...
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Bed Coronas
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19th Century French Louis XV Giltwood Canape or Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XV giltwood canape or sofa displays the grandeur and opulence of the Rococo style during one of its revivals of the Napoleon III era. The gracious, naturali...
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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Sofas
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1930s Austrian Horse Toy
By Craft and Folk Art Museum
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Beautiful 1930s Austrian horse toy. Wonderful patina.
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Folk Art Toys and Dolls
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Bentwood
18th Century Fine Brussels Tapestry, Silk Wool, Green, Blue, Mythological Theme
Located in Port Washington, NY
This very fine Oudenaarde tapestry is one in the series related to the mythological story of Ulysses. It was woven in the late 18th century using the highest quality wool and silk. W...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Belgian Aubusson Tapestries
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Wool, Silk
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H 116 in W 147 in D 1 in
Antique French Regency Louis XVI Carved Mahogany Twin Size Beds, Pair
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of antique French Regency Louis XVI style carved mahogany twin Size beds
In the style of Romweber
USA, Early 20th century
Measures: 42"W x 78.5"D x 54.38"H.
...
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Early 20th Century American Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
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Mahogany
Pair of Late Victorian Hand Dyed Brown Leather Chesterfield Porters Armchairs
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of late Victorian, fully restored Chesterfield cigar brown leather porters armchairs
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H 63 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Antique White Wooden Horse
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Whimsical Antique white wooden horse acts as an attractive conversation piece on large entry table or stand alone accessory.
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20th Century Animal Sculptures
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1930s German Pull Toy Horse with Cart, Burlap over Wood
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful antique German Roy,
a pull toy, a pull horse toy with cart.
This antique toy horse, circa 1930s, is mounted on a wooden platform with wheels. The carved wood horse is cov...
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13' Vancouver Island TOTEM by Don Colp 158"H
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
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Rustic 19th Century French Wooden Sled with Weathered Patina and Curving Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French rustic wooden sled from the 19th century with curving extremities. Charming our eyes with its rustic appearance and nicely weathered patina, this French sled is made of simp...
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Wood
H 10 in W 39.5 in D 13.75 in
Delightful Early 19th Century Horse Tricycle
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very charming early 19th century child's horse tricycle in wood and iron. A wonderful accent piece.
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Antique Early 19th Century French Children's Furniture
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Iron
Life Size Italian 19th Century Marble Sculpture Children on Crib, A. Tantardini
By Antonio Tantardini 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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H 49.5 in W 48 in D 27 in
Vintage Chihuahua Pull Toy by Mario Lopez Torres, Rare
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in San Diego, CA
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Located in Houston, TX
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Mid-20th Century French Country Painted Furniture
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Wood
19th Century Wooden Rocking Horse
Located in Alella, ES
Painted horse with leather saddle mounted on four small wheels, can also be used on the wooden
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Antique Late 19th Century French Folk Art Toys
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Wood
Unique Adult size Carnival Rocking Horse
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
us the French and Italian medieval representation of the of Alexander the Great's Horse. The position
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20th Century Carnival Art
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Metal
Toy for Child in the Shape of Rocking Horse, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Polychromatic rocking horse, for children
Alsacian hand-carved and painted softwood.
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Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Toys
Unique and Historically Important Rocking Horse by David Ebner, 1974
By David N. Ebner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made in 1974, this was Ebner's first studio piece and his only rocking horse. A singular early work
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Vintage 1970s American Animal Sculptures
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French Art Nouveau Period Poster for Antar Opera, 1912
Located in New York, NY
This is an Art Nouveau period French advertising poster for the opera Antar. This poster features a
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Posters
Fournier Louis XVI Mantel Clock, Gilt Bronze, Cupid Pend, Month-day-date France
By G.E. Fournier
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
golden rope, rocking forwards and backwards and serving as the pendulum , the fantastic snake , is
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Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
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Bronze
H 17 in W 8.5 in D 5.25 in
Vintage French Rocking Horse
Located in Atlanta, GA
French vintage rocking horse from the 1920's in painted wood and leather.
Keywords: painted
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Early 20th Century French Toys
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Wood, Leather
Leather Rocking Horse From France
Located in Sheffield, MA
Our child size French rocking horse is made of nicely aged leather and has real fur legs. It also
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Antique 19th Century French Toys
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Leather
Leather Rocking Horse from France
Located in Sheffield, MA
Our child size French rocking horse is made of nicely aged leather and has real fur legs. It also
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Antique 19th Century French Toys
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Leather, Wood
Antique Italian circa 1850 Hand Carved Fruitwood Leather Rocking Armchair
Located in GB
carved Fruitwood rocking armchair depicting Sea horses, Cherubs, and gothic gargoyles said to ward off
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Antique 1850s Italian Early Victorian Rocking Chairs
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Leather, Fruitwood
H 43.31 in W 31.5 in D 53.15 in
French Wooden Rocking Horse
Located in Stamford, CT
Charming handpainted, handcarved wooden rocking horse with horse hair tail.
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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Objects
Vintage French Child's Rocking Horse
Located in Port Chester, NY
A cheerful child's rocking horse from France with original paint. Sturdy and fun. Reduced. NT
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Vintage 1930s French Toys and Dolls
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Wood
Rocking Horse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1900 Carved Walnut Body, Cast Iron Head, Original Patina. Missing Left Hind Leg.
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Early 20th Century French Decorative Objects
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Iron
19th Century Rocking Horse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully distressed horse on red aged patina wood frame rocker.
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Antique 19th Century French Toys
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Wood, Jute
Antique Mechanical Rocking Horse
Located in High Point, NC
This wooden horse was made in France, circa 1900. It is fixed to a safety stand, a supportive frame
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Antique Early 1900s French Rustic Toys
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Metal
Solid Wood Rocking Horse "Dog" Made in France
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Adorable wooden rocking dog made in France.
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
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Wood
Solid Wood Rocking Horse "Rabbit" Made in France
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Adorable wooden rocking rabbit made in France.
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Located in Tourcoing, FR
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1960s Cast Metal Playground Rocking Horse, Horses Head
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s cast metal playground rocking horse – Horses head. Wonderful original French cast metal
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Metal
Superb Quality French 19th Century Painted Bow Rocking Horse
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Children's Furniture
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Wood
Primitive Horse from Children's Rocking Toy
Located in Culver City, CA
Primitive Horse from children's rocking toys, hand carved face, wood, burlap, paper glass eyes.
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Antique 19th Century French Toys
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Primitive Horse from Children's Rocking Toy
Located in Culver City, CA
Primitive Horse from children's rocking toys, hand carved face, wood, burlap, paper glass eyes.
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Antique 19th Century French Toys
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Wood, Burlap, Glass
French Vintage Hand-Carved Wood an Hand-Painted Rocking Horse, circa 1960
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
French vintage hand-carved wood and hand-painted rocking horse, home decor horse, circa 1960
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Vintage 1960s French Country Animal Sculptures
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Wood
French 19th Century Carousel Horse
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Pine
Early 20th Century Rocking Horse with Real Hair and Skin
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique toy horse from the early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau More Furniture and Collectibles
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True Pair of French 19th Century Patinated Bronze Marly Horses
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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Located in Sofia, BG
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Italian circa 1850 Fruitwood Restored Hand Carved Lion & Cherub Rocking Armchair
Located in GB
carved Fruitwood rocking armchair depicting Lions, Cherubs, a maiden, dragons and a small boat.
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she was chained to a rock and was left to die. However, as Perseus flew past her on his winged horse
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Located in Colorado Springs, CO
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By La Sauterelle
Located in Tourcoing, FR
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French Antique Wooden Hand Carved and Hand Painted Rocking Horse
Located in Sofia, BG
19th Century French wooden rocking horse in good condition.
France, circa 1880
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Rocking Horse by Denis Cospen Mid-Century Sculptor Carved Sculpture c1970 unique
By Denis Cospen
Located in Mimizan, FR
Mid Century Rocking Horse Chair 1970s by the sculptor Denis Cospen, b 1946.
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Vintage Vilac France Disney Wood Mickey Mouse Children Rocker, Play Stool, 1980s
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Patti Smith ‘Goldmine’ 1988 'Vintage Patti Smith'
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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An 1870's French Rocking Horse
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in Culver City, CA
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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Objects
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Located in Salt Lake City, UT
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Painted Rocking Horse
Located in New York, NY
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Located in Boston, MA
Wooden rocking horse with original paint, 19th C
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Located in San Francisco, CA
Graceful rocking horse on stand, all cast metal construction
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Very Large Scale Painted Rocking Horse
Located in San Francisco, CA
Very Large Scale Painted Rocking Horse; original patina, original horse hair mane and tail
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H 36 in W 54 in D 19 in
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Located in San Francisco, CA
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French Rocking Horse For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic French rocking horse available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and leather, every French rocking horse was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a French rocking horse — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A French rocking horse is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. Denis Cospen each produced at least one beautiful French rocking horse that is worth considering.
How Much is a French Rocking Horse?
The average selling price for a French rocking horse at 1stDibs is $1,150, while they’re typically $188 on the low end and $6,800 for the highest priced.
Questions About French Rocking Horse
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Rocking horses have long been favorite toys for children all over. These fun toys also help with balance and mobility, while encouraging exercise. It’s no wonder that both children and their parents are so taken with these toys. Shop a collection of rocking horses from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A Victorian rocking horse is a child’s toy produced during the Victorian era, which refers to the years of the reign of Queen Victoria of England, 1837 to 1901. Prior to the industrialization that took shape during the 19th century, which allowed these structures to be mass-produced, rocking horses were hand-carved in wood and hand-painted to resemble a horse. Two rockers, mirroring those of modern rocking chairs, are attached to the horse’s legs, and when a child sits on the seat, the horse gently rocks back and forth. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique rocking horses.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023To tell if a rocking horse is a Collinson, look at the pillar on its safety stand. Authentic pieces will usually have square pillars with wooden diamonds on top. The iron swings that allow the horse to rock were often red on genuine Collinson designs. However, an antique rocking horse may have been repainted, so the color you see might not be the original. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can assist you with identifying rocking horses. Shop a range of rocking horses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Traditionally, Victorian rocking horses are made of solid wood. Designed to withstand wear and tear over time, Victorian rocking horses are often crafted with a high-quality wood, such as solid oak. Browse a selection of vintage Victorian rocking horses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell if a rocking horse is antique, first look for a label or mark that indicates the manufacturer’s name. Some makers of antique rocking horses include F.H. Ayers, Collinsons & Sons, G & J Lines, Crossley Brothers and Stevenson Brothers. If you're unable to find a maker's mark, you may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer who is knowledgeable about rocking horses. Shop a variety of rocking horses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No one knows the exact year that the rocking horse was invented, but they first appeared in early 17th century Europe. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern rocking horses from some of the world’s top sellers.
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