Painted Metal and Gold Leaf Folk Art Sculpture of a Gift Horse

Item Details

A painted metal and gold leaf folk art sculpture of a gift horse. The frame features a box-form head and torso, which are painted red with multi-colored dots to resemble wrapping paper. They are joined by gold-leafed, ribbon-like straps forming the mane, tail, legs, and rockers. Additional embellishments include blue, beaded eyes and purple, cup feet. There is a striped green package at the base. It is unsigned.

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Condition

- to fair; some light scratches to nose and to package at base; scattered losses or intentional irregular application of gold leaf; some minor flaking to paint on feet and tail; wooden base possibly added later.

Dimensions

- measurements include wooden base.

Item #

17DCC303-176