Premier Auction - Session II
Sat, Apr 10, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 702
Bayol Carved and Polychrome Carousel Pig
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Angers, France, late 19th/early 20th century, running swine model, with tongue lolling to one side and glass eyes, wearing a red saddle blanket and knotted green ribbons around his tail and neck, unsigned, approximately 26 x 60 in.Note: Gustave Bayol (French, working 1895-1931) was the foremost carver of carousel animals and was known for his carvings of farm animals found in the French countryside. - Provenance: Private Collection, Aiken, South Carolina
hole drilled in center for carousel pole, early repainted surface with losses and paint crackle, large cracks at joints,˜
