Miscellaneous, Folk Art, Horse with Saddle, Marked, Vintage, 335

Y’ALL, THIS PIECE IS TOO PRECIOUS FOR WORDS. 

For starters, how cute is he? Second of all, it’s obvious the amount of time and care went into hand-crafting this whole piece. The deliberate markings of the horse, the hand-carving, the gorgeous colorful saddle blanket, and would you look at the detail on that saddle – there’s even a lasso! But the real kicker? The adorable artisan who put his TLC into this exquisite equine in 1941 was a gentleman by the name Claud S. Hudson, at a spry 92 years young. Melt my heart. 

• artist: Claud S. Hudson
• handwritten to the underside: "Hand Crafted 1941 By Claud S. Hudson Age 92"
  
• materials: wood, leather, various materials
• dimensions: 9" x 4 1/2" x 10"
• vintage condition
• missing one ear
• necks, scuffs, and paint chips commensurate with age
• style number: MISC335