Walking Chalkware Rabbit with Basket

The Artistry

R228 captures something unusually lifelike for chalkware: a rabbit in a graceful walking pose on all fours. That stance—so natural, so “in motion”—is seldom found in vintage molds, which makes this piece especially appealing to collectors. The figure measures approximately 5" wide.

Around the neck is a charming ruffled ribbon with a small vintage-style woven basket filled with hand-formed eggs. If you prefer a simpler, more primitive look, the ribbon detail can be customized or omitted upon request. I finish each piece using hand-mixed colors and a layered antiquing process to give the surface the soft patina of a well-kept heirloom.

Detail view showing the walking stance and basket accessory

Styling Ideas

This piece displays beautifully in a stepback cupboard, on a dry sink, or styled with stoneware and dried herbs for a collected, early-American mood. The walking silhouette also looks wonderful along a mantel where the profile reads clearly from across the room.

Product Details:
Bittersweet House Folk Art captures the warmth of traditional chalkware using antique chocolate molds as the source. Each piece is individually hand-cast and hand-painted, then signed, numbered, and dated on the bottom: Bittersweet House Folk Art, Kathryn Campbell.