French Velocipede or Child's Horse Tricycle From the 19th Century

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A fine French velocipede or child's toy horse tricycle from the 19th century, featuring a body of carved wood with … more A fine French velocipede or child's toy horse tricycle from the 19th century, featuring a body of carved wood with brushed steel face-plate and glass eyes, resting on spoke wheels with brass accoutrements and horse-hair tail.

A handsome objet d'art similar to the one depicted in Claude Monet's celebrated painting of his son, Jean Monet.

The painting is currently on display in the Metropolitan Museum of Art (NYC). less