18th-Century Indian Hand-Carved & Painted Teakwood Horse Corbel on Stand

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An exceptional, museum-caliber 18th-century architectural corbel fragment depicting a stylized, powerfully modeled horse head. Originating from Northern India (likely the … Read more An exceptional, museum-caliber 18th-century architectural corbel fragment depicting a stylized, powerfully modeled horse head. Originating from Northern India (likely the Rajasthan region), this monumental fragment was hand-carved from dense native hardwood and originally served as a structural decorative finial supporting the heavy timber roof overhangs of an elite regional estate or grand haveli.

The sculptural quality of this piece is vastly superior to late 19th-century variants, featuring a dramatic, fluidly arched neck profile, intricately detailed bridle medallions, and an animated expression with prominent, classical features.

Its crowning asset is the phenomenal, dry, and untouched historic surface. Thick layers of chalky, vibrant cobalt-blue polychrome pigment have aged organically over the centuries, displaying honest flaking, deep wood grain oxidation, and a rich, multi-layered weathered patina that beautifully showcases its 240+ year lineage. Fully mounted on a custom, minimalist matte-black iron gallery presentation stand, this commanding ethnographic sculpture serves as a soulful architectural anchor for a modern luxury mantel, high-end library shelving, or a designer console table vignette.

Dimensions:
• Height: 13” (Sculpture sight)
• Width: 4”
• Length: 4”

Condition:
Excellent antique condition, beautifully preserved as a genuine 18th-century salvage fragment. The structure is dense, solid, and structurally stable throughout. The hand-painted surface shows honest, stable losses, checking to the native timber base, and historical weathering consistent with centuries of exposure that anchor its authentic antique pedigree.

• Period: 18th Century
• Styles: Anglo-Indian, Primitive, Architectural Salvage, Grand Tour, Global Contemporary
• Materials: Hardwood, Teak, Polychrome Paint, Iron (Stand)

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