Figure - Caballo Tallado - Wood

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Carved wooden equestrian figure from Spain, dating to ca. 1930–1940, measuring 33 cm deep, 31 cm high and 14 cm wide, in good used condition with small signs of age and imperfections.

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It is a wooden, carved equestrian figure that captures that balance so characteristic of the first half of the 20th century between traditional craftsmanship and a more expressive, almost sculptural sensibility. The horse rises in a dynamic gesture, with the body taut, the mane marked in lively tufts, and the musculature suggested through firm planes and confident gouge marks. It does not aim for hyperrealism, but to convey energy, movement, and character.

The support on the small carved mound—a rock, a log, a natural element barely hinted at—serves to reinforce the sense of impulse, as if the animal were about to lift off completely. The base, softly curved and polished, provides visual stability and a more refined finish, typical of decorative pieces from the era.

The wood, warm and uniform, shows a patina that betrays decades of life: deep tones, restrained shine, small irregularities that speak of handwork. It is a carving that combines rusticity and elegance, with that charm of objects made to accompany a home, not to impress in a museum.

In sum, it is a figure that conveys strength and nobility, a horse paused in a moment of action, carved with the sincerity and artisanal taste of the first half of the last century.

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It is a wooden, carved equestrian figure that captures that balance so characteristic of the first half of the 20th century between traditional craftsmanship and a more expressive, almost sculptural sensibility. The horse rises in a dynamic gesture, with the body taut, the mane marked in lively tufts, and the musculature suggested through firm planes and confident gouge marks. It does not aim for hyperrealism, but to convey energy, movement, and character.

The support on the small carved mound—a rock, a log, a natural element barely hinted at—serves to reinforce the sense of impulse, as if the animal were about to lift off completely. The base, softly curved and polished, provides visual stability and a more refined finish, typical of decorative pieces from the era.

The wood, warm and uniform, shows a patina that betrays decades of life: deep tones, restrained shine, small irregularities that speak of handwork. It is a carving that combines rusticity and elegance, with that charm of objects made to accompany a home, not to impress in a museum.

In sum, it is a figure that conveys strength and nobility, a horse paused in a moment of action, carved with the sincerity and artisanal taste of the first half of the last century.

Certified shipping and good packaging.

Seller's Story

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Details

Era
1900-2000
Title
Caballo Tallado
Country of origin
Spain
Material
Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
31 cm
Width
14 cm
Depth
33 cm
Estimated period
1930-1940
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Objects sold
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