This company was founded in the 1940s by Oscars Mortens, who had just moved to the United States from Sweden. His partner was Gunnar Thelin, and together they produced figurines of dogs, cats, wild animals, and of course, horses. The figurines were made out of a plaster like material over a wire frame. Morten Studios has been out of production for many years; most pieces are marked with either an ink stamp or a paper label. This information was provided by Aliyah Ahmad

Above: Prancing horse, owned by Debbie Moore

Prancing Horse in White (#704)
8" tall

Prancing Horse in Bay
8.5" tall; photo provided by Nancy Kelly

Arabian Stallion in Black
8.5" tall; photo provided by Patricia Lee

Rearing Horse
9"; owned by Barri Mayse

Rearing Horse in Brown Bay and Sandy Bay
9"; photo by Patricia Lee

Hackney Horse in Chestnut
Photo provided by Elizabeth Bouras, owner unknown

Royal Design in Chestnut
Photo provided by Patricia Lee

Saddlebred in Chestnut
Photo provided by Elizabeth Bouras, owner unknown

Standardbred in Black
Photo provided by Patricia Lee

Thoroughbred Mare in Brown
Photo provided by Patricia Lee

Running Horse in Bay
Photo provided by Traci Hilbert

Running Horse in Bay
Photo provided by Traci Hilbert

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