Vintage Rare Wire Horse and Rider Sculpture, Equestrian Modernist Folk Art

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A striking vintage wire sculpture depicting a horse and rider, handmade from layered black and brass toned wire. The piece … Read more A striking vintage wire sculpture depicting a horse and rider, handmade from layered black and brass toned wire. The piece has a wonderful equestrian subject with a modernist, mid century inspired feel. Its open construction makes it feel almost like a line drawing in three dimensions.

The horse is formed from looping and twisted wire, giving the body movement, texture, and a sense of motion. The rider adds so much personality, with a raised arm detail and a sculptural, primitive silhouette. From different angles, the piece shifts visually, casting shadows and creating depth in a way that feels very MCM and art-object forward.

This is a beautiful piece for anyone drawn to equestrian decor but looking for something more sculptural and less traditional. It would sit well on a bookshelf, console, mantel, office shelf, or sideboard, especially in interiors with mid century modern, collected vintage, western modern, rustic modern, or folk art styling.

While unsigned, the piece has the handmade character associated with wire folk art and outsider art traditions. It is being sold as a decorative vintage wire sculpture, not as an attributed artist piece. See less