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19th Century Romanian Polychrome Wooden Rocking Horse

About the Item

Charming 19th century Romanian hand carved wooden rocking horse. Featuring a colorful polychrome finish on a base decorated with a floral motif. Strong and stable with a beautiful distressed finish with old repairs and faded paint that add to its character and charm. He has a broken ear and the other has been repaired. From an estate in Santa Barbara, CA.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 38.5 in (97.79 cm)Width: 55 in (139.7 cm)Depth: 11 in (27.94 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
    Romania
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Repaired: old repairs. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Good joinery and a beautiful distressed lacquer patina. Age appropriate wear and fading with old repairs.
  • Seller Location:
    Rio Vista, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1555213670261
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