AMERICAN FOLK ART CARVED "HOBBY HORSE"
This American folk art carved hobby horse is a stylized child’s toy, hand shaped in wood and painted in a vivid blue with a simple saddle, emphasizing form over realism. Hobby horses have been made in America since the 18th and 19th centuries, often by local craftsmen as both play objects and expressions of vernacular carving traditions. Its pared down silhouette and worn surface reflect the enduring appeal of handmade toys within American folk art, where utility and imaginative design are closely intertwined.
- Color: Blue
- Medium: Wood
- Provenance: Late 19th-Century American
- Dimensions: 25 in 17.5 in x 6 in
SAVED New York presents a curated collection of Vintage & Contemporary Art, including painting, works on paper, prints, textile, and sculpture. Every piece is carefully selected for its unique character and quality. Vintage works may exhibit natural aging, minor imperfections, or wear consistent with their period and history.
Professional shipping for larger pieces is arranged through trusted partners and billed separately. For additional information please contact info@saved-ny.com or visit our Studio & Showroom to view select pieces.
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This American folk art carved hobby horse is a stylized child’s toy, hand shaped in wood and painted in a vivid blue with a simple saddle, emphasizing form over realism. Hobby horses have been made in America since the 18th and 19th centuries, often by local craftsmen as both play objects and expressions of vernacular carving traditions. Its pared down silhouette and worn surface reflect the enduring appeal of handmade toys within American folk art, where utility and imaginative design are closely intertwined.
- Color: Blue
- Medium: Wood
- Provenance: Late 19th-Century American
- Dimensions: 25 in 17.5 in x 6 in
SAVED New York presents a curated collection of Vintage & Contemporary Art, including painting, works on paper, prints, textile, and sculpture. Every piece is carefully selected for its unique character and quality. Vintage works may exhibit natural aging, minor imperfections, or wear consistent with their period and history.
Professional shipping for larger pieces is arranged through trusted partners and billed separately. For additional information please contact info@saved-ny.com or visit our Studio & Showroom to view select pieces.