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Hippocampus Horse

Child Riding Mythological Hippocampus Sea Horse Composite Figural Lamps, Pair
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Hippocampus from Theoi: HIPPOKAMPOI (Hippocamps) were the fish-tailed horses of the sea. They were depicted
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Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Composition

Antique Gold Enamel Hippocampus Brooch
Located in Lisboa, PT
18kt – 750‰ yellow gold antique brooch, in the shape of a hippocampus. Figure of a mythological
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20th Century Portuguese Artist Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Antique American Carousel Horse Carnival Ride Attrib Charles Dare
Located in Forney, TX
A charming antique, circa 1920, American track machine carousel horse amusement ride attributed to
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

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Pair of Hippocampus Andirons, attr. Edouard Schenck, France circa 1940
By Edouard Schenck
Located in Munich, DE
patina, solid iron Hippocampus/ Sea horses each circa 8 KG.
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Putti Garden Statues with Horses
Located in Dallas, TX
and has a spout and was used at one time as a fountain. The statue is a cherub riding a sea horse
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20th Century Italian Statues

Materials

Cast Stone

Important Steuben Glass 'Mariners' Bowl-Sidney Waugh, Dated 1937 & Signed
By Steuben Glass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
intaglio decoration featuring Neptune, Queen Casseopeia, and two mythical creatures-the Hippocampus-a horse
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Centerpieces

Materials

Crystal

Ancient Antique Carved Marble Greco-Bactrian Hippocampus Horse 2nd Century BC
Located in Portland, OR
A rare Greco-Bactrian alabaster carving of a Hippocampus (Hippocamp) from antiquity, Central Asia
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Central Asian Classical Greek Antiquities

Materials

Alabaster

"Hippocampus and Sea Wind, " Superb and Unique Italian Art Deco Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring a coal-black hippocampus, half horse and half sea serpent, driven by the sea wind and
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Clay

19th Century Charles Dare American Carousel Horse
Located in Forney, TX
country, and is believed to have introduced the fantastical sea horse, or hippocampus, into the carousel
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Antique 19th Century American Primitive Architectural Models

Materials

Wood, Paint

Three-Piece Crystal and Bronze Dore Clock with Sea Horses and Obelisks
Located in Houston, TX
pair of gilt bronze sea horses called hippocampus, a mythological figure Of a horse with a lower body
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Antique Early 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique American Dapple Jumper Track Carousel Horse, Charles W Dare Attributed
Located in Forney, TX
sea horse, or hippocampus, into the carousel menagerie. Originally a hobbyhorse manufacturer, Dare
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

French Sterling Silver Inkwell with 3-D Man Dolphin and Horse '#2115' Hollowware
Located in Big Bend, WI
holding the reins of two 3-D horses/hippocampus coming out of the surf. The two inkwell finials are 3-D
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Antique 19th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Wedgwood Majolica Neptune & Hippocamp Jug or Pitcher
By Wedgwood
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
mythological sea horses (Hippocampus). Colouration: turquoise, ochre, grey, are predominant. The piece bears
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Pitchers

French Empire Ormolu & Patinated Bronze Clock with the 12 Zodiac Signs & Siren
Located in Kastrup, DK
a hippocampus (sea horse) and a small sea creature. France 1810.
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

19th Century Austrian Silver-Gilt & Painted Enamel Clock, Karl Bender, c.1880
By Karl Bender
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
set with three Hippocampus (mythical sea horses), beautifully hand enamelled with floral scrolls and
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Large 19th Century Decorative Pair Of Alabaster Marble Jugs/Pitchers On Plinths
Located in London, Park Royal
hippocampus, the winged sea horse of Greek mythology (symbols of power, hope and strength) whose long
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Jars

Materials

Alabaster

Antique Italian Solid Silver Statues of Poseidon & Amphitrite, Rome, circa 1800
By Vincenzo Contini
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
modelled as Neptune and Amphitrite riding a pair of Hippocampus (mythical sea horses). Mounted on a
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Antique 19th Century Italian Solid Silver Statues of Poseidon & Amphitrite, Rome
By Vincenzo Contini
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
modelled as Neptune and Amphitrite riding a pair of Hippocampus (mythical sea horses). Mounted on a
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Silver

19th Century Italian Silver Statues of Poseidon and Amphitrite, Rome
By Vincenzo Contini
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
modelled as Neptune and Amphitrite riding a pair of Hippocampus (mythical sea horses). Mounted on a
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Antique French Empire Music Cabinet with Ormolu Mounts, circa 1830
Located in London, GB
Hippocampus - the mythological sea horse. The lower section has an arrangement of Canterbury divisions
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Cabinets

Alfredo Barbini Murano Blue Sea Horse Hippocampus Italian Art Glass Sculptures
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
sea horse / winged hippocampus sculpture. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950s. The
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Petronilla Hippocampus Sea Horse Diamond Pink Sapphire Ruby 18Kt Gold Ring
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Petronilla Hippocampus Sea Horse Diamond Pink Sapphire Ruby 18Kt Gold Ring made in Italy This is a
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2010s Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold

Hippocampus Mid-century Bronze, France
Located in Munich, DE
Unique Hippocampus, a mystic creature of horse and beast of the sea, in a mid-century bronze from
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Hippocampus Mid-century Bronze, France
Hippocampus Mid-century Bronze, France
H 9.06 in W 3.94 in D 13.78 in
French Sculptural Jardinière with Putti, Mythical Sea Horses and Dolphins
Located in Pembroke, MA
hippocampus (mythical sea horse, which is typically depicted as having the upper body of a horse and lower
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Zinc

Hermes Vintage Les Bisson de Venise Silk Scarf, circa 1980s
By Hermès
Located in Philadelphia, PA
patterned background. 4 golden "sea horse" or mythological hippocampus creatures in each corner. Navy blue
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1980s Scarves

"Mermaid on the Adriatic, " Brilliant, Unique Art Deco Sculpture from Nove, Italy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
figure riding a mythological hippocampus -- half horse, half fish -- at the center of a shallow bowl the
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century French Renaissance Dough Bin
Located in Chicago, IL
Hippocampus (sea horse) facing each other appearing to hold up an urn with flowers, scrolled design throughout
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Antique Late 18th Century French Renaissance Buffets

Materials

Oak

18th Century French Renaissance Dough Bin
18th Century French Renaissance Dough Bin
H 30.5 in W 42.25 in D 21.75 in
Artist Signed Seahorse Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Stamford, CT
/> Hippocampus 2 matching sea horsees, oil on canvas Inspired by a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Fantastic Painted Trumeau in Grey Blue & Bone, C. 1890 65″ x 43″
Located in San Francisco, CA
A late 19th century painted Continental trumeau. The relief on the top features a hippocampus
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Trumeau Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Paint, Wood

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Located in London, GB
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

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$1,917
H 10 in W 6.5 in D 4.5 in
Large Antique Carousel Horse "BUFFALO, NY" c. 1880s - W6054
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a great Carousel Horse that came from an estate in Buffalo, NY. It was made in the early 1900s and is in good condition. The horse is sitting on a metal pole made by a person...
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Animal Sculptures

Materials

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Large Antique Carousel Horse "BUFFALO, NY"  c. 1880s - W6054
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19th century Carved wooden fairground horse by Limonaire Freres Paris
Located in Malton, GB
This a hugely decorative as well as collectible 19th century Fairground carousel horse by renowned makers Limonaire Freres. The Limonaire brothers were based in Paris and were well k...
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Antique 19th Century Carnival Art

Materials

Pine

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 patina with original glass eyes.  
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Antique 19th Century French Toys

Materials

Wood

19th Century Carved Wooden Rocking Horse
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H 37.41 in W 42.13 in D 15.36 in
Early 20th Century Continental Carousel Galloping Horse Mounted on Metal Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite continental foal baby horse from the early 20th century mounted on iron base. This joyful foal is caught in mid leap as it’s possibly just learning how to gallop. See ho...
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Early 20th Century European Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Early 20th century continental decorative carousel horse
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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19th Century Child's Platform Rocking Horse "Glider". American. Circa 1875
Located in Incline Village, NV
Of American manufacture, circa 1875, this authentic children's platform rocking horse "glider" is hand carved of hard wood, and has a hand crafted leather saddle to accommodate a sit...
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Antique 1870s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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Wood, Leather

German Painted & Carved Wood Carousel Horse w/ Saddle Seat on Stand 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
German hand carved wood and decorative painted carousel horse with carved flowing mane, carved hairy tail, upholstered muslin saddle seat, flanking original glass eyes, and mounted o...
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Original Gustav Dentzel Carousel Horse
By Dentzel Carousel Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Materials

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Original Gustav Dentzel Carousel Horse
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$9,850
H 58 in W 52 in D 12 in
G. J. Lines Nursery Rocking Horse
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Located in Gloucestershire, GB
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G. J. Lines Nursery Rocking Horse
$5,670
H 40.95 in W 47.25 in D 16.15 in
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Located in Santa Monica, CA
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Antique Late 19th Century French Folk Art Carnival Art

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Iron

19th Century French Carousel Pig
19th Century French Carousel Pig
$5,500
H 25 in W 43 in D 14 in
Folk Art Decorative Carved Wooden Horse in Original Paint
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
19th century carved wooden horse in original paint.
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Antique 19th Century French Toys

Materials

Wood

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Located in Forney, TX
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Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Carnival Art

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Wood, Paint

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Hippocampus Horse For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal hippocampus horse for your home. Each hippocampus horse for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and stone. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer hippocampus horse, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each hippocampus horse bearing Art Deco, Baroque or folk art hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one hippocampus horse that is appealing in its simplicity, but Karl Bender produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Hippocampus Horse?

The average selling price for a hippocampus horse at 1stDibs is $4,961, while they’re typically $438 on the low end and $168,500 for the highest priced.