#41 • Two Hand Painted Swedish Dala Carved Horses

Part of Treasures of the Past & Present: Fine Art, Asian Antiques, Furniture & Rare Collectibles (timed auction by Lux Auctions)

High bid $95.00

Status: Sold

Included are two Dala horses, carved and handpainted in Sweden. The Dala horse is a quintessential symbol of Sweden, representing good luck, happiness, prosperity and warmth. The larger horse is 10"H x 10"W x 3"D, and has a sticker marked AKTA DALAHEMSLǑJD tillv. Nils Olsson Nusnäs, Mora. Its main color is a light yellow, with green, turquoise and red accents. It has several small knicks and marks in the paint, but is in otherwise good vintage condition. The smaller horse is a Grannas A. Olsson horse that measures 4"H x 4"W x 1.25"D, and has a sticker marked Akta Dala Hemslöjd. Its main color is cream with red, blue and green accents. It has several marks in the paint consistent with age and use, but is in otherwise good vintage condition. Please see all photos for further detail.