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French 19th Century Carved Carosell Horse
Graham Price Antiques Ltd.
for sale €1,580     $1,715
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French 19th Century Carved Carosell Horse

19th century
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A 19th century carved wood carousel horse retaining good remains of original paint.

Superb detail to the carving. From France.

Width 81cm / 32"

Depth 15cm / 6"

Height 80cm / 31.5"

*Price includes VAT.

If you have any questions about this item or would like us to provide you with a delivery quote please to send us an email or call Byron any time on 07834728628. If you wish to arrange your own courier, or collect in person, that’s fine.

You can contact us for an invoice to make payment by bank transfer.

We keep a large stock of antique furniture and decorative items at all times. If you are looking for something specific we have lots of stock not listed online so it is always worth asking.

We have a large warehouse and showrooms open to the trade by appointment. Please get in touch if you would like to come and visit us.

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Graham Price Antiques Ltd. has dated this Carved Wooden Carousel Horse to the 19th Century.

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SA1221030
Description
A 19th century carved wood carousel horse retaining good remains of original paint.

Superb detail to the carving. From France.

Width 81cm / 32"

Depth 15cm / 6"

Height 80cm / 31.5"

Price includes VAT.

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If you have any questions about this item or would like us to provide you with a delivery quote please to send us an email or call Byron any time on 07834728628.
Graham Price Antiques Ltd.

If you wish to arrange your own courier, or collect in person, that’s fine.

fig 1. A 19th-century French hand-carved wooden carousel horse featuring a prancing pose, carved saddle, black painted mane, and weathered grey-brown timber finish.
fig 1. French 19th Century Carved Carosell Horse

You can contact us for an invoice to make payment by bank transfer.

We keep a large stock of antique furniture and decorative items at all times. If you are looking for something specific we have lots of stock not listed online so it is always worth asking.

We have a large warehouse and showrooms open to the trade by appointment. Please get in touch if you would like to come and visit us.

Date of Manufacture

Graham Price Antiques Ltd. has dated this Carved Wooden Carousel Horse to the 19th Century.

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Archive I A 19th-century French hand-carved wooden carousel horse featuring a prancing pose, carved saddle, black painted mane, and weathered grey-brown timber finish.

French 19th Century Carved Carosell Horse

Archive II A 19th-century French hand-carved wooden carousel horse featuring a prancing pose, carved saddle, black painted mane, and weathered grey-brown timber finish. View II
Archive III A 19th-century French hand-carved wooden carousel horse featuring a prancing pose, carved saddle, black painted mane, and weathered grey-brown timber finish. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century French hand-carved wooden carousel horse featuring a prancing pose, carved saddle, black painted mane, and weathered grey-brown timber finish. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century French hand-carved wooden carousel horse featuring a prancing pose, carved saddle, black painted mane, and weathered grey-brown timber finish. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century French hand-carved wooden carousel horse featuring a prancing pose, carved saddle, black painted mane, and weathered grey-brown timber finish. View VI
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Graham Price Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07834 728628
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Near Heathfield
East Sussex
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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A 19th-century French hand-carved wooden carousel horse featuring a prancing pose, carved saddle, black painted mane, and weathered grey-brown timber finish.
French 19th Century Carved Carosell Horse
Ref: SA1221030
A 19th-century French hand-carved wooden carousel horse featuring a prancing pose, carved saddle, black painted mane, and weathered grey-brown timber finish.
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During the 19th century in France, fairground carousels developed from simple mechanical rides into elaborate public entertainments featuring hand-carved wooden figures, crafted by specialised artisan workshops focused on decorative equestrian sculpture.

Carousel horses were typically carved from hollowed or joined blocks of hardwood or softwood, such as lime, oak, or pine, then finished with gesso, painted polychrome detail, and fitted with metal brackets and real horsehair tails.

Authentic period examples often feature evidence of central mounting pole apertures, visible joinery seams, natural timber shrinkage, wear concentrated around handles and stirrup positions, and remnants of historical paint layers.

These sculpted figures function as dramatic standalone floor pieces or elevated feature displays in foyers, open-plan living areas, or studies, introducing carved textural detail to contemporary spaces.

Preservation involves maintaining a stable humidity level away from direct heat sources, removing dust gently with a dry soft-bristled brush, and avoiding chemical solvents or moisture that could damage remaining paint layers or open timber joints.
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