Archive ID: GLD-036

Hand-Carved Wooden Toy Oxen

€210

Includes complimentary global shipping. Price is for the pair.

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Pair of 19th-century carved wooden toy oxen
Profile view showing the primitive carving style
Underside of the toy showing the functional wooden wheels and wire axles
Close-up detail of the dark, seasoned wood patina

Details: Deep, hand-worn patina built over generations of play

The Heritage Note

A delightful celebration of 19th-century rural French life, this pair of hand-carved wooden toy oxen offers an intimate glimpse into historical art populaire. Consisting of a beautifully stylized bull and cow, these figures were sculpted from solid timber to honor the agrarian beasts of burden that were central to provincial survival.

What truly sets these figures apart is that they retain their fully functioning wooden wheels, anchored by simple wire axles. The primitive, blocky carving style gives them an incredible architectural weight, while the deep, seasoned patina of the wood speaks to generations of tactile, imaginative play.

Measuring 33 centimeters long, they stand as remarkably charming sculptural objects. They bring an authentic sense of warmth, playfulness, and grounding history to a curated shelf, library, or mantelpiece.

Provenance & Details

Era 19th Century
Origin France
Material Hand-Carved Solid Wood, Iron Wire
Dimensions 19cm Height x 33cm Width (Each)
Condition Excellent antique condition. Deep, authentic patina and minor historic wear consistent with age and use. Wheels remain functional.

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