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Oxen Pulling a Cart

Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques

Description
Oxen Pulling a Cart
American, probably western states, early 20th c.
Steer horn, twine.
Excellent condition considering material
Provenance: Mayer Collection, New York.
Purchased fr om George Schoellkopf, 1978.
As described by Robert Bishop, “It is most unusual to find a sculpture made of this material”. a great “one off” piece of American folk art.
Illustrated: ” American Folk Sculpture”, by Robert Bishop, pg. 328, ill. 608.

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Dimensions: 5" h x 6 3/4" w x 12" d (furthest points)

Item ID: FA-SO 093

More Information

Origin:	United States
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Horn
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art, Americana
Patterns:	Animal/Insects, Handmade
Dealer Reference #:	FA-SO 093
Incollect Reference #:	770537

Dimensions

W.	12 in;	H.	5 in;	D.	6.75 in;
W.	30.48 cm;	H.	12.7 cm;	D.	17.15 cm;

Message from Seller:

Jeffrey Tillou Antiques was established in 1992. The three story historic building located “on the green” in Litchfield, features an extensive inventory of Americana from the 18th and early 19th centuries. Here you will find an extraordinary collection of furniture, folk art, weathervanes, sculpture, Oriental carpets, and related decorative pieces as well as distinctive European furniture and original works of art.