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Folk Art Horse
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Folk Art Horse

19th century
Description

A wonderful folk art carved wooden horse retaining the original painted surface. The scale and form give the piece a great presence, this was never a wheeled toy and is in it’s original condition.

Swedish 19th Century

Date of Manufacture

Martin Murray Antiques has dated this Antique Painted Wooden Horse to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 08896518
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-190 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Pegged leg joints secured with wooden dowels: traditional joinery without modern metal fixings.
Paint worn through to bare timber on high points: handling over time.
Wood shrinkage along the grain: natural drying over many decades.
Chalk ground showing beneath worn paint layers: traditional surface preparation.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1128074
Dealers Internal Reference
mm68
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Description
A wonderful folk art carved wooden horse retaining the original painted surface.
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The scale and form give the piece a great presence, this was never a wheeled toy and is in it’s original condition.
Martin Murray Antiques

Swedish 19th Century

Date of Manufacture

Martin Murray Antiques has dated this Antique Painted Wooden Horse to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 08896518
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-190 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Pegged leg joints secured with wooden dowels: traditional joinery without modern metal fixings.
Paint worn through to bare timber on high points: handling over time.
Wood shrinkage along the grain: natural drying over many decades.
Chalk ground showing beneath worn paint layers: traditional surface preparation.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1128074
Dealers Internal Ref
mm68
Martin Murray Antiques
Martin Murray Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2024

Specialist in early furniture and works of art

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Martin Murray Antiques Profile Page

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A hand-carved and painted wooden horse sculpture in cream and red tones, standing on a dark rectangular wooden base.
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Archive I A hand-carved and painted wooden horse sculpture in cream and red tones, standing on a dark rectangular wooden base.

Folk Art Horse

Archive II A hand-carved and painted wooden horse sculpture in cream and red tones, standing on a dark rectangular wooden base. View II
Archive III A hand-carved and painted wooden horse sculpture in cream and red tones, standing on a dark rectangular wooden base. View III
Archive IV A hand-carved and painted wooden horse sculpture in cream and red tones, standing on a dark rectangular wooden base. View IV
Archive V A hand-carved and painted wooden horse sculpture in cream and red tones, standing on a dark rectangular wooden base. View V
Archive VI A hand-carved and painted wooden horse sculpture in cream and red tones, standing on a dark rectangular wooden base. View VI
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Martin Murray Antiques

Martin Murray Antiques
Telephone 07970 625359
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Suffolk
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mmant
Verified Since Dec 2024
Items For Sale 44
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Martin Murray Antiques
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A hand-carved and painted wooden horse sculpture in cream and red tones, standing on a dark rectangular wooden base.
Folk art horse
Ref: SA1128074
A hand-carved and painted wooden horse sculpture in cream and red tones, standing on a dark rectangular wooden base.
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  • ObjectDecorative Sculptures
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFolk Art
  • MaterialCarved Wood, Paint
  • ColourCream
  • MotifsHand-carved profile, Painted saddle, Dappled floral motif, Rectangular plinth
  • SizeH 36 cm (14 in) x W 50 cm (20 in)

This nineteenth-century folk art sculpture depicts a horse carved from wood, standing on a dark rectangular plinth. The piece retains an original painted surface in cream, complemented by a red saddle and dark hooves, with painted dappled floral motifs decorating the body. The horse has a hand-carved profile and stands in its original condition, showing minor surface wear, paint loss, and age cracks. The sculpture measures 36 cm high and 50 cm wide. Placement suits a sideboard top within a rustic farmhouse interior, adding a traditional decorative accent to the living space. The carving displays a substantial form without wheels, serving purely as a display object. Collectors of nineteenth-century folk art pieces will find the hand-painted details and solid wood construction characteristic of the period's decorative output.

FAQs

Folk art horse sculptures were typically created by regional artisans or non-professional woodcarvers, serving as decorative figures, toys, or shop displays. They are characterised by simplified forms, hand-carved details, and hand-painted decorative motifs reflecting local craft traditions.

These objects were usually carved from solid local softwoods or hardwoods, often assembled in joined sections for the body, neck, and legs. They were finished with gesso or chalk ground layers before being painted with tempera or oil pigments.

Authentic pieces display natural wear patterns consistent with age, such as paint loss along high-contact points, shrinkage cracks in the wood grain, and visible hand-carved tool marks. Original painted surfaces often exhibit subtle crazing, discolouration, or patination.

Position the sculpture on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or console table where its profile can be appreciated against a neutral backdrop. Pairing it with contemporary minimalist decor or rustic textured surfaces creates a balanced visual contrast.

Keep the piece in a climate-controlled environment away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and direct heat sources to prevent wood movement and flaking paint. Dust gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush, avoiding water, solvents, or chemical polishes.
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