{"product_id":"antique-swedish-dala-horse-midnight-blue-with-ochre-decoration","title":"Antique Swedish Dala Horse, Midnight Blue with Ochre Decoration","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"422\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"374\"\u003eHand-painted wood, Sweden\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"377\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"405\"\u003eApproximately 16 × 14 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"408\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"422\"\u003eSold as is\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"716\"\u003eA striking antique Swedish Dala horse, hand-carved and painted in a deep midnight blue ground with restrained ochre and white decoration. The simplified ornamentation and muted palette give this piece a quiet, almost solemn presence, distinct from the more exuberant kurbits-painted examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"1033\"\u003eThe surface shows a beautifully worn patina, with visible brushstrokes, small losses, and areas of age that speak to decades of handling and display. Rather than detracting, these marks add depth and authenticity, underscoring the object’s history as a handmade folk sculpture rather than a decorative reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1272\"\u003eThis horse sits comfortably at cabinet scale, substantial enough to anchor a shelf or vignette, yet intimate in proportion. Its subdued palette makes it especially versatile, pairing naturally with books, ceramics, and neutral interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003eA thoughtful example of Swedish folk art, valued as much for its character and age as for its iconic form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1503\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1396\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1399\"\u003eWear consistent with age and use, including surface wear, paint loss, and patina throughout. Sold as is.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52155780956507,"sku":null,"price":376.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/6655\/8363\/files\/EDBF17A9-9950-457C-B3C8-A2DC9986CD29.jpg?v=1770118220","url":"https:\/\/www.bontongoods.com\/en-gb\/products\/antique-swedish-dala-horse-midnight-blue-with-ochre-decoration","provider":"Bon Ton goods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}