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Late 18th/early 19thc Folk Art Wooden Childs Toy of a Calf
LVS Decorative Arts
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Late 18th/early 19thc Folk Art Wooden Childs Toy of a Calf

18th century
Description

A late 18th/early 19th century Folk Art wooden childs toy in the form of a recumbent calf, possibly Eastern European .

The calf would have originally had four wheels attached and a cord at the front to enable it to be pulled along.

The calf would have probably been made by a family member as it is in a very naive style and this adds to the character of the piece.

The calf is made from a hardwood, possibly teak although this is quite hard to identify due to the wonderful patina.

This is not only a great piece of treen but would also have been a very loved toy.

Size:

Height: 11cm / 4.25''

Width: 5cm / 2''

Depth: 19cm / 7.5''

Physical Dimensions
Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Declaration

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this Carved Wooden Calf Toy to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA422254
Dealers Internal Reference
LVS137
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Description
A late 18th/early 19th century Folk Art wooden childs toy in the form of a recumbent calf, possibly Eastern European .
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The calf would have originally had four wheels attached and a cord at the front to enable it to be pulled along.
LVS Decorative Arts
fig 1. A hand-carved dark brown wooden figure depicting a recumbent calf on an integrated rectangular base with bored axle holes.
fig 1. Late 18th/early 19thc Folk Art Wooden Childs Toy of a Calf

The calf would have probably been made by a family member as it is in a very naive style and this adds to the character of the piece.

The calf is made from a hardwood, possibly teak although this is quite hard to identify due to the wonderful patina.

This is not only a great piece of treen but would also have been a very loved toy.

Size:

Height: 11cm / 4.25''

Width: 5cm / 2''

Depth: 19cm / 7.5''

Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Date of Manufacture

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this Carved Wooden Calf Toy to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA422254
Dealers Internal Ref
LVS137
LVS Decorative Arts
LVS Decorative Arts
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2011
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LVS Decorative Arts is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A hand-carved dark brown wooden figure depicting a recumbent calf on an integrated rectangular base with bored axle holes.

Late 18th/early 19thc Folk Art Wooden Childs Toy of a Calf

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A hand-carved dark brown wooden figure depicting a recumbent calf on an integrated rectangular base with bored axle holes.
Late 18th/early 19thc folk art wooden childs toy of a calf
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A hand-carved dark brown wooden figure depicting a recumbent calf on an integrated rectangular base with bored axle holes.
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Early European folk art wooden toys were typically hand-carved by local artisans or farmworkers using locally sourced timber. These items feature simplified, functional forms and naive detailing, reflecting rural life and domestic livestock.

Most early wooden animal toys were hand-chiselled from single blocks of wood and mounted onto rectangular plinths with drilled axle holes for wooden wheels or pull cords. Finishes usually consisted of basic natural waxes, stains, or hand-applied pigments.

Authentic early pieces display evidence of hand-tooling such as gouge marks, slight asymmetry, and natural age-related wear around handle points or wheel mounts. The wood exhibits deep patination, subtle timber shrinkage, and hand-drilled apertures.

Primitive wooden carvings add tactile texture and historical narrative when placed on open shelving, mantelpieces, or console tables. They integrate into rustic farmhouse, country house, or minimalist interiors as sculptural accent pieces.

Keep carved wooden objects away from direct sunlight, radiators, and high humidity to prevent timber movement and cracking. Clean gently using a soft, dry brush and apply a microcrystalline wax polish sparingly to protect the historic patina.
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