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Early 20th Century American Iron Horse Toy on Custom Steel Mount

$525
£396.17
€461.08
CA$741.16
A$743.85
CHF 433.76
MX$9,043.10
NOK 4,984.38
SEK 5,126.18
DKK 3,446.53

About the Item

This early 20th-century cast iron running horse captures motion in its most distilled, industrial form—an object once built for function, now recontextualized as sculpture. Originally part of a larger horse-drawn carriage, it carries with it the energy of transit and labor, a fragment of something once in motion, now permanently suspended mid-stride. The figure leans forward with intent, legs extended in a rhythmic cadence that suggests speed without excess, its form simplified but unmistakably evocative of the enduring power of the Horse. Time and use have left their mark, the iron surface bearing a patina that speaks to years of exposure and purpose. Rather than restore, it has been elevated—mounted on a custom steel base that both stabilizes and honors the object, preserving its presence for the next generation. Somewhere between artifact and abstraction, it exists outside easy categorization. Whether you’re drawn to equestrian forms, mechanical relics, or objects that simply demand attention, this is the kind of piece that answers a need you didn’t quite know you had.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Width: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Iron,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
    United States
  • Period:
    1920-1929
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: RIGHTPROPER36931stDibs: LU3738349561802

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