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"Rocking Beauty" Hobby Horse Designed by Gloria Caranica for Creative Playthings

$1,250
£951.85
€1,096.03
CA$1,771.36
A$1,905.35
CHF 1,018.27
MX$22,458.66
NOK 12,838.06
SEK 11,736.42
DKK 8,189.18

About the Item

An abstract hobby horse designed in 1964 by Gloria Caranica for Creative Playthings. Composed of two arched panels of birch plywood divided by a solid birch shaft and topped with a charming red knob. Impressive as both a children's toy and modernist sculpture with its clean lines and graceful form. Excellent, original condition with only minimal edge wear and light soiling to the orange paint, as shown. Rarely seen in this fine of condition without restoration.
  • Creator:
    Creative Playthings (Manufacturer),Gloria Caranica (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.75 in (45.09 cm)Width: 24.75 in (62.87 cm)Depth: 11.75 in (29.85 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Birch,Plywood
  • Place of Origin:
    United States
  • Period:
    1960-1969
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1964
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Brooklyn, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SKU000018121stDibs: LU1444224736482

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