Dutch Rocking Horse circa 1840

A charming and expressive 19th-century carved wooden rocking horse, retaining an appealing early painted surface with beautifully worn patina. The elongated, stylized form is hand-carved with exaggerated features—arched neck, sculpted ears, and a deeply carved mane—giving the piece a wonderfully naïve and folky presence. Original paint remains visible throughout in muted tones of black, green, red, and cream, softened by generations of use and natural age. The horse sits on its original bentwood rockers, joined by hand-forged nails and wooden pegs, with traces of old surface wear that speak to its long life and authenticity. The saddle form and tail are carved integral to the body, and the expressive head retains its original painted bridle details and wide-eyed character. This is a particularly evocative example of early children’s folk art...

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Large Antique Rocking Horse on Curved Wooden Rockers Large carved wooden rocking horse on curved rockers attributed to Lines Brothers; the original paint...

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American Rocking Horse, crafted from hand carved wood with a striking, hand-painted finish. The horse has a bold dappled pattern in black and cream over its body. Its mane and tail a...

This authentic antique folk art rocking horse dates to the late 19th to early 20th century (circa 1880–1920) and embodies the simplicity and character of handcrafted primitive design...

Rocking Horse in Painted Wood Keywords: children's accessories, rustic, French country