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Antique Italian Hand-Painted Papier-Mâché Rocking Horse

Italy · late 19th–early 20th century · papier-mâché and wood

A hand-painted rocking horse in papier-mâché and wood, with a solid wooden rocking base. Its original surface and aged patina remain part of its character; from the countryside around Ferrara.

The hand-painted papier-mâché body is mounted on a solid wooden rocking base. The original painted surface and accumulated patina give the horse its gentle, time-worn character.

Dimensions
L 93 × D 27 × H 58 cm
Materials
Papier-mâché and wood
Provenance
Countryside around Ferrara
Period
Late 19th–early 20th century
Price
€1,250
Availability
Available
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