French Velocipede or Child's Tricycle

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A 19th c. French velocipede or child’s toy tricycle featuring a body of carved wood with brushed steel faceplate and glass eyes, resting on spoke wheels with brass accoutrements and horse-hair tail.

A handsome objet d'art similar to the one depicted in Claude Monet's celebrated painting of his son, Jean Monet.

The painting is currently on display in the Metropolitan Museum of Art (NYC).

TITLE: French Velocipede or Child's Tricycle
PRICE: Sold
COUNTRY: France
CREATION DATE: c.1870
MATERIALS: Of wood, brass, and steel (with glass eyes)
CONDITION: Excellent
LENGTH: 22.5 in. (57 cm)
DEPTH: 37 in. (94 cm)
HEIGHT: 31.5 in. (80 cm)
DEALER LOCATION: Austin, TX
NUMBER OF ITEMS: 1
REFERENCE NUMBER: U1204278827461
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Antique Swan >
1009 West Sixth Street
Austin, TX, 78703
512-478-3956
Dealer Reference Number: R0010
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