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French Painted Wooden Horse
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French Painted Wooden Horse

19th century
Sold 14 February 2025 · Arcadia Antiques
This “French Painted Wooden Horse” found a buyer.

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Description

Funky 19th C French painted wooden horse. 1890.

Dimensions

35.5 inches (90 cms) Wide

11 inches (28 cms) Deep

16 inches (41 cms) High

Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Toy Horse to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
90cm (35.43")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA785916
Dealers Internal Reference
6764
Description
Funky 19th C French painted wooden horse. 1890.

Dimensions

35.5 inches (90 cms) Wide

11 inches (28 cms) Deep

16 inches (41 cms) High

Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Toy Horse to the 19th Century.

Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
90cm (35.43")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA785916
Dealers Internal Ref
6764
Arcadia Antiques
Arcadia Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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An antique wooden toy horse with worn off-white paint and a red wheeled mechanism stands on a wooden floor. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique wooden toy horse with worn off-white paint and a red wheeled mechanism stands on a wooden floor. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

French Painted Wooden Horse

Archive II An antique wooden toy horse with worn off-white paint and a red wheeled mechanism stands on a wooden floor. View II
Archive III An antique wooden toy horse with worn off-white paint and a red wheeled mechanism stands on a wooden floor. View III
Archive IV An antique wooden toy horse with worn off-white paint and a red wheeled mechanism stands on a wooden floor. View IV
Archive V An antique wooden toy horse with worn off-white paint and a red wheeled mechanism stands on a wooden floor. View V
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Location
Westfields Farm
Fosse Way
Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL
Verified Since Jun 2009
Items For Sale 699
Items Sold 6,196
Arcadia Antiques
Arcadia Antiques
Verified Since Jun 2009
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Location: Westfields Farm, Fosse Way, Radford Semele, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1XL,
Verified
Jun 2009
For Sale
699
Sold
6,196
An antique wooden toy horse with worn off-white paint and a red wheeled mechanism stands on a wooden floor.
French Painted Wooden Horse
Ref: SA785916
An antique wooden toy horse with worn off-white paint and a red wheeled mechanism stands on a wooden floor.
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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Country
  • MaterialWood, Paint, Cast Iron
  • ColourOff-White
  • MotifsCarved wooden body, Cast iron wheels, Distressed painted finish
  • SizeH 41 cm (16 in) x W 90 cm (35 in) x D 28 cm (11 in)

Antique wooden wheeled toy horses gained popularity in Europe during the 19th and early 20th centuries as handcrafted playthings and early examples of childrens kinetic toys.

These toys were typically constructed from carved solid wood or gesso over wood, featuring hand-painted finishes, glass or painted eyes, and cast iron or tin wheels.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved tool marks, genuine age-related paint craquelure, period-appropriate fasteners, and wear patterns consistent with historical use rather than artificial distressing.

Displaying the piece on a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or console table introduces textural contrast, historic charm, and a touch of whimsy to contemporary interior schemes.

Preserve these items by keeping them away from direct sunlight, maintaining stable indoor humidity and temperature levels, and dusting gently with a dry, soft cloth without applying chemical cleaning products.
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