Siam Horn Turf Badine & Boxwood Equine Cane

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By Kimball Sterling

May 24, 2025

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  Ca. 1890 L-shaped horse leg and hoof Siam Horn handle with a longer, delicate vertical stem embellished by a bone horseshoe attached by six raised nails. The handle comes with a belt and buckle silver collar on a high-grade, excessively slender malacca shaft and a metal ferrule. If art is all about capturing the essence of your subject, then this handle is a masterpiece in its own right, as it distills the equine spirit to its essence. This cane is sometimes seen as a symbol of good luck, and its excellent condition and superb patina make it even more desirable. H. 4” x 1 ¾”, O.L. 34 ½” Badine is a small bendy walking stick regarded as fashionable in the 18th and 19th centuries. Though deeply rooted in French societal customs, Badine is traditionally bound to Parisian manners and morals. The fact that Alfred de Musset used the “Badine” in the title of his book “On ne badine pas avec l’amour” No Trifling with Love” shows Musset’s sensitivity as well as his understanding of human psychology and the intricate nature of love, using his poetic language and subtleties associated with the definition of a badine. The here illustrated early 19th-century rare lithograph from the collection Musée Carnavalet, Histoire de Paris, by Beaumont, Charles-Edouard de Fariboles is a superb and subtle eulogy to the Badine from a period regarded nowadays as prudish. Ah! Monsieur… je vous croyais trop grand garçon, pour avoir un si petit chapeau ! The woman’s nswer, a play on words, says it all. Ca. 1900 This cane is crafted from a single boxwood branch and fitted with a metal ferrule. It features a handle that has grown at an angle and is carved as a horse's leg and hoof. Completely stripped of its bark, it benefits from a lovely, smooth-aged, and lustrous surface that plays all the magic of folk art. An essential testimony to American culture, this cane creates a special connection with nature and shows a strong dedication to a sustainable world. Holding it in your hands often leads to an immersive exploration, helping you better understand the artist's vision and the emotions they convey. The challenge of defining folk art makes it a difficult topic for the academic community to study. There is no established chronology, formal literature, or widely accepted quality standards; almost all makers remain unknown. This lack of structure means cross-referencing or contextualizing folk art is nearly impossible. Its value and appeal are entirely subjective. In this context, perfection lacks character; it is the imperfections that add charm and quirkiness. H. 3 ½”, O.L. 35 ¾” $200-$300 Together The legs of a horse are all about motion. Exploring these in the visual arts has been a significant focus throughout history. The powerful thighs and graceful lower legs, along with the distinctive design of the hoof, are key to portraying a horse's dynamic movement. Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) is well known for his studies on horse legs. We utilize one of his drawings as a backdrop.
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