largedalahorse
Mid-Century Swedish Modern Hand-Painted Dala Horse by Nils Olsson
Swedish Dala Horse designed by Nils Olsson in the 1950s, featuring hand-painted detail in an attractive palette of colors including maroon, green and yellow.
Good age present including a naturally occurring split in the wood around the mid-section, as shown.
H: 6″ x L: 5.5″ x D: 1.75″
Retains the manufacturer’s label affixed to the underside: AKTA DALAHEMSLÖJD Tillv. Nils Olsson Nusnäs Mora Sweden
Pair of Large Swedish Dala Horses by Nils Olson
These Swedish Folk Art ‘Dala’ horses were designed by Nils Olson in the 1960s. These are uncommon examples, larger than the traditional small horses, with exceptional hand-painted decoration.
Slightest difference in size (coke can is used to illustrate scale):
Larger Measures: H 9.75″ x W 9.1″ x D 2.5″.
Slightly Smaller Measures: H 9.5″ x W 9″ x D 2.25″.
Sold as a pair.