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Swedish Painted Folk Art Deer with Antlers. C 1880
For sale by Deja Vu St Leonards
for sale €1,463     $1,588
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Swedish Painted Folk Art Deer with Antlers. C 1880

19th century
Description

? Exquisite Hand-Carved Swedish Folk Art Deer ?

A true treasure from c.1880! ?? This beautifully crafted wooden deer sits on a green, white, and gilded heart-shaped cartouche, blending naïve charm with realistic detail and exceptional craftsmanship.

Physical Dimensions
Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Declaration

Deja Vu St Leonards has dated this Swedish Painted Deer Mount to the 19th Century.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA792593
Dealers Internal Reference
107
Dealers Notes

53 Norman Road

St Leonards on sea

East Sussex

TN38 0EG

Mobile: 07736 566330

International calls: 0044 7736 566330

Please enjoy our online collection or visit the gallery from Thursday to Saturdays, 10.00am until 5.30pm

Description
? Exquisite Hand-Carved Swedish Folk Art Deer ?

A true treasure from c.

“
1880! ?? This beautifully crafted wooden deer sits on a green, white, and gilded heart-shaped cartouche, blending naïve charm with realistic detail and exceptional craftsmanship.
Deja Vu St Leonards
Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Date of Manufacture

Deja Vu St Leonards has dated this Swedish Painted Deer Mount to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA792593
Dealers Internal Ref
107
Deja Vu St Leonards
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2019
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A late 19th-century Swedish hand-painted carved wood deer head with natural antlers mounted on an ornate heart-shaped plaque decorated with foliage motifs.
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Archive I A late 19th-century Swedish hand-painted carved wood deer head with natural antlers mounted on an ornate heart-shaped plaque decorated with foliage motifs.

Swedish Painted Folk Art Deer with Antlers. C 1880

Archive II A late 19th-century Swedish hand-painted carved wood deer head with natural antlers mounted on an ornate heart-shaped plaque decorated with foliage motifs. View II
Archive III A late 19th-century Swedish hand-painted carved wood deer head with natural antlers mounted on an ornate heart-shaped plaque decorated with foliage motifs. View III
Archive IV A late 19th-century Swedish hand-painted carved wood deer head with natural antlers mounted on an ornate heart-shaped plaque decorated with foliage motifs. View IV
Archive V A late 19th-century Swedish hand-painted carved wood deer head with natural antlers mounted on an ornate heart-shaped plaque decorated with foliage motifs. View V
Archive VI A late 19th-century Swedish hand-painted carved wood deer head with natural antlers mounted on an ornate heart-shaped plaque decorated with foliage motifs. View VI
Archive VII A late 19th-century Swedish hand-painted carved wood deer head with natural antlers mounted on an ornate heart-shaped plaque decorated with foliage motifs. View VII
Archive VIII A late 19th-century Swedish hand-painted carved wood deer head with natural antlers mounted on an ornate heart-shaped plaque decorated with foliage motifs. View VIII
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Deja Vu St Leonards
Telephone 07538 552888
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53 Norman Road
St Leonards on Sea
East Sussex
TN38 0EG
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Sep 2019
Items For Sale 64
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Deja Vu St Leonards
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A late 19th-century Swedish hand-painted carved wood deer head with natural antlers mounted on an ornate heart-shaped plaque decorated with foliage motifs.
Swedish Painted Folk Art Deer with Antlers. c 1880
Ref: SA792593
A late 19th-century Swedish hand-painted carved wood deer head with natural antlers mounted on an ornate heart-shaped plaque decorated with foliage motifs.
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  • ObjectWall Sculptures
  • Period19th century
  • StyleScandinavian Folk Art
  • MaterialCarved Wood, Antler, Paint
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsHeart-shaped plaque, Carved scrollwork, Foliage detailing, Natural antlers
  • SizeH 59 cm (23 in) x W 24 cm (9 in) x D 27 cm (11 in)

This late nineteenth-century Scandinavian folk art wall sculpture portrays a deer head mounted on an ornate heart-shaped plaque. Originating from Sweden around 1880, the piece combines hand-carved wood with natural antlers, finished in warm brown tones with painted green foliage, white floral highlights, and gilded scrollwork mouldings. The surface shows textured detailing across the realistic antlers and carved fur, alongside aged painted finishes on the cartouche and leaves. The piece is 59 cm high, 24 cm wide, and 27 cm deep. This wall sculpture suits a narrow wall space in a home study, hallway, or living room styled with a Highland hunting lodge aesthetic, bringing traditional Scandinavian folk charm to interior displays.

FAQs

Swedish folk art carving refers to handcrafted decorative wooden objects produced by local artisans, predominantly during the 18th and 19th centuries. These items feature traditional motifs, painted polychrome finishes, and nature-inspired themes rooted in rural Scandinavian culture.

Craftsmen constructed folk art mounts using locally sourced softwoods or hardwoods such as pine, birch, or linden wood. Sculptures were finished with milk paints, oil-based pigments, and occasionally incorporated genuine biological elements such as natural animal antlers.

Authentic period pieces show evidence of hand-tooling with gouges and chisels rather than machine precision. Original pigment finishes display age-appropriate wear, subtle crazing, and oxidation, alongside traditional hand-carved joinery or iron mounting hardware on the reverse.

Position the mount as a singular focal point against a neutral, plain wall to accentuate its carved silhouette and original colouration. It integrates well within rustic farmhouse aesthetics, traditional hallway vignettes, or modern eclectic gallery displays.

Remove surface dust regularly using a soft, dry camel-hair brush or vacuum fitted with a soft brush attachment. Avoid applying liquid detergents, water, or abrasive waxes, as moisture can compromise original tempera or oil paint layers.
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