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Description
Charming French handmade wooden toy car, most likely dating from the late 1930s or the 1940s.
Entirely handcrafted in wood, …
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Charming French handmade wooden toy car, most likely dating from the late 1930s or the 1940s.
Entirely handcrafted in wood, this unusual piece reflects the ingenuity and resourcefulness of traditional folk art toy making. Rather than being a factory-produced toy, it appears to have been individually made, giving it a unique character and wonderful naïve quality.
The wooden body is decorated with colorful bird decals, which add to its distinctive and poetic appearance.
One of its most charming details is the steering wheel, ingeniously fashioned from a coin dated 1931. While the coin does not provide an exact date for the toy itself, it is consistent with a likely production date from the late 1930s or 1940s and illustrates the creative reuse of everyday materials in its construction.
Today, the piece has strong decorative appeal beyond its original function as a child’s toy. Its handmade construction, naïve design and beautifully aged surface make it particularly attractive as a piece of French folk art.
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- Dimensions
- 15.75ʺW × 8.27ʺD × 7.48ʺH
- Styles
- Mid-Century Modern
- Period
- 1930s
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Pine
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gray
- Condition Notes
- Patina Consistent with Age and Use Patina Consistent with Age and Use less
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