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Antique Carousel Horse
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Zaandam, NetherlandsOn Whoppah since May 2020 • 2 sales
Product description
Antique hand carved oak wooden carousel horse sculpture. The polychrome paintwork is all original, as well as the iron base. High quality carving, with nice details such as the opened mouth with tongue, the eyes of glass. The loose ears are of a later date.
Date of manufacture: late 19th century.
Dimensions: Height 125 cm, length 95 cm
Carousel or merry-go-round figures were first carved in the United States in 1867 by Gustav Dentzel. Collectors discovered the charm of the hand-carved figures in the 1970s, and they were soon classed as folk art. The price of the best carousel animals rose from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand in the 1970s to many thousands by the 2000s. A stander has all four feet on the carousel platform; a prancer has both front feet in the air and both back feet on the platform; a jumper has all four feet in the air and usually moves up and down.
Condition: Good used condition, the right front horseshoe restored, the original painting is worn. Tail missing.
Specifications
ConditionGoodColorsWhiteMaterialWoodNumber of items1StyleClassicHeight125 cmWidth95 cmDepth40 cm
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About this seller
Zaandam, NetherlandsOn Whoppah since May 2020 • 2 sales