19TH CENTURY WOODEN FOLK ART HORSE Misc. & Decorative With two handles in the

With two handles in the form of stylised lapwing bird heads

This particular model was the precursor to later examples with back rests

Veneered walnut and ebonised frame

Rare examples

19TH CENTURY WOODEN FOLK ART HORSE Misc. & Decorative With two handles in theA striking 19th Century Folk Art carved wooden horse. Hand carved from solid wood, the horse presents a beautifully nave and expressive form. The elongated body, simplified legs, and stylized mane reflect the honest, direct carving traditions of rural artisans. Traces of original polychrome decoration remain visible, including blue pigment to the mane, tail, and body, now softened by time into a wonderfully atmospheric surface. The sculpture displays