19TH CENTURY WOODEN FOLK ART HORSE Wall lights 20th century fabulous carved wood

20th century fabulous carved wood giant clam shell

Jean Perret (1910-2003)

capturing the glamour and intimacy of fin-de-siècle entertainment

Beautiful 19th century French meridian in the Louis XVI style

Dimensions: 45cm h x 52

19TH CENTURY WOODEN FOLK ART HORSE Wall lights 20th century fabulous carved woodA 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