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Nils Olsson Swedish Mid-Century Graduated Set Hand Painted Wooden Horses

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A very stylish and typically Scandinavian Swedish mid-century hand painted graduated set of carved wooden horse figures by Nils Olsson and dating from around 1950. The figures are each similarly carved standing from a very miniature example to a very large horse. They are simply carved with shaped heads and raised ears and each is hand painted with a patterned saddle and harness and simple facial styling, The saddle is painted with a stylized floral design in tones of blue, black, orange and yellow against an off-white ground with with green/blue edging with the straps similarly decorated and painted against a bright orange ground. The miniature variant has a slightly different coloring and patterning due to the limitations of its size but is an original part of the set. The second largest horse is painted with initials G.E.B. and the three mid-sized horses all retain their original makers paper labels for Nils Olsson. The miniature horse measures 5cm with the others measuring between this and largest example measurements for which are included. Provenance: Acquired from the UK Art Market. In good condition with customary light wear associated with age and use. There is a small and minor chip to the corner of one ear.
  • Creator:
    Nils Olsson (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.04 in (25.5 cm)Width: 9.26 in (23.5 cm)Depth: 2.96 in (7.5 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 5
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1950
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages. In good condition with customary light wear associated with age and use. There is a small and minor chip to the corner of one ear.
  • Seller Location:
    Bishop's Stortford, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: TC20572 1stDibs: LU1328235626312
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