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French Late 19th Century Carved Carousel Prancing Horse Sculpture with Patina

$5,950
£4,517.14
€5,166.64
CA$8,313.01
A$9,245.88
CHF 4,827.91
MX$112,512.58
NOK 61,659.83
SEK 57,826.04
DKK 38,560.64
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About the Item

A French carved wooden carousel horse sculpture from the late 19th century, with dark paint, glass eyes, supporting bar and distressed appearance. Created in France during the last quarter of the 19th century, this carved wooden sculpture depicts a prancing horse secured to the ground thanks to a curving bar. The two back feet originally on the platform and two front feet up in the air, the horse is decorated evenly on both sides. Showcasing glass eyes, the horse boasts lots of rustic character and age with a good amount of wood coming through. Carousels such as the one this horse used to belong to, appeared in 1860 in Europe. With the arrival of steam engines, wooden figures replaced real horses. With its nice details, great history and handsome presence, this French carved wooden carousel horse from the late 19th century will make for a lovely decorative addition in any home perhaps placed in a child's room.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 42 in (106.68 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 38.75 in (98.43 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Good condition however, this is an antique and having been around for a long time, it will show signs of wear. Antique pieces have very much sought-after character and associated flaws. Please review photos for condition & contact us with questions!
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: XX2421stDibs: LU835941263842

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