Featured Help identifying small rearing horse

Hello all! As I've mentioned in other threads, we purchased an architectural salvage warehouse that was in great disrepair. There are several items that are completely unknown to us (since we are architectural people)...this charming little horse is about 18 inches tall and possibly made of wood or plaster, it is hard to tell. Does anyone have any ideas? Thank you!

 

she's nice....!

 

Probably newer and from Indonesia. Carved wood with a plaster/gesso coating prior to painting.

 

Agreed Indonesian.

 

Welcome SeventhStreet!
Sounds an interesting project piece.
I enjoy looking at old buildings too..
Will enjoy looking at anything you want to show!

 

Thank you for taking a peek... This was a mystery to us. So... When you say Indosian, do you mean something that could have been bought from a retail store as knock-off? Or tourist art? I was quite charmed with this little horse and considering keeping it, but knowing more of the history know, I'll likely sell it. Any ideas on retail value?

 

There are literally warehouses and basements full of salvage. We are just trying to wrap our heads around this! I'll be happy to post photos

 

These were in import/gift shops but were also sold wholesale to a lot of dealers who sell them as "folk art" to unsuspecting buyers. Indonesia has a huge carving industry producing such things for tourists and the export market. Made to look old but not necessarily to deceive on their end. Also, some of these things now have up to 50 years of legitimate age on them at this point.

 

yes, post more photos, we all love looking at stuff

 

OK, I understand and thank you for explaining! I'll see if I can find any other marks on it to figure out age. We know the business hasn't functioned as a retail business for about 30 years...but who knows?