Rhyn:
Trevor Wiffen, a sculptor, made extraordinary rocking horses in the 1970s-1980s. He lived in Salisbury and sold the horses locally and internationally.
In her book, Patricia Mullins notes '... his exciting, comtemporary designs remain unparalled. His unique horses, made to commission were
often accompanied by carved animals perched at the base of the rockers.'
This horse has a duck and three chicks ( rather than ducklings going by the shape of their beaks ). You either love or hate these horses, there is no halfway. I love them obviously.
They have expression and presence in abundance.
43" x 74"
£3300
53" high, 60" long, body length 30".
£2500
He can be ridden by a small child but is probably best suited to a toy collector.
28" high, 32" long.
£100
Nelson :
An Ayres horse from between 1900 to 1920 with most of his original paint and tack (including one pommel) surviving.
The paint work on this horse has not
been touched up in any way. One ear has been broken and glued on, the other had a damaged tip.
There are a few cracks in the gesso and some small patches of worn surface but he is in fine
condition for his age.
The following items have been newly fitted : one ear tip, mane, tail, reins, stirrup leathers
and saddle cloth.
The original worn saddle remains but a new one can be fitted if needed for regular riding. The stirrup irons are original
and his stand is steady and strong.
He is quite useable but because the original surface is in such good condition it
would be a great shame to damage it by rough riding so he is only suitable for a very caring child or a collector.
A rare chance to have an original F H Ayres horse.
Click here for a picture of the other side.
45" x 50"
Sold
If the horse is wanted for riding it would need reins,a saddle cloth, stirrup leathers and irons, a repair to the tear in the saddle and new hair. The paint work could be touched up but this would detract from the long term antique value of the original condition horse.
Size 48" tall, 54" long.
Sold
