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French 19th Century Carved Hardwood Horse, Likely Papier-Mâché Mold Form

Offered by: SILLA

Description
CARVED WOOD HORSE FORM, POSSIBLY USED AS A MOLD MASTER FOR PAPIER-MÂCHÉ PRODUCTION
Probably French, mid-to-late 19th century

22 3/4" H x 6 7/8" D x 20 7/8" W

A carved hardwood model of a horse, the form simplified in contour with braided mane and upright ears, retaining traces of a gesso-like surface coating over the original wood. The residue suggests use as a moule de forme, or master mold, employed in the creation of papier-mâché horses and other decorative figures in 19th-century French workshops. The surface shows age fissures and remnants of applied sealing layers used to prevent adhesion of pulp during the molding process.

Condition: Extreme wear and variation to the surface with the remnants of old papier-mâché gesso and glue flaking from the hardwood. Cracks and loss throughout. Open but stable vertical seam in the torso where the two parts of the log come together. Feet with notable losses. Stable and ready to place.

ref. 510YCQ31P

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Hardwood, Gesso
Condition:	Fair.
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	510YCQ31P
Incollect Reference #:	837607

Message from Seller:

Silla, Ltd. is a family-owned antique gallery located at 117 W Burd St., Shippensburg, PA 17257, specializing in 19th and early 20th century bronze sculptures and unique period furniture. For more information or to schedule a visit, contact us at sales@sillafineantiques.com or call 717.708.9017.

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