Pair of 19th Century- French Wooden Stable Horse Head Sculptures on Wooden Bases

A striking pair of 19th-century, French ,carved wooden horse head sculptures, originally created as decorative elements for a stable or carriage house. Hand-carved with expressive realism, each horse displays finely modeled features — alert ears, defined musculature, and animated expressions — capturing the strength and nobility traditionally associated with equestrian culture in rural France. Subtle wear and surface variation enhance their authenticity, while the later painted wooden bases allow the pieces to be displayed as sculptural objects within an interior setting. Both folk art and architectural ornament, these stable horse heads embody the romance of 19th-century French provincial craftsmanship, offering character, movement, and a sense of narrative well suited to refined country, rustic, or eclectic interiors.

Dimensions: 60"H x 13.5W x 16.5"D