Brunk Auctions
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The Spring Offering of Fine & Decorative Arts

Sat, May 17, 2014 10:00AM EDT - Sun, May 18, 2014 10:00AM EDT
Lot 344

Fine Paint Decorated Carousel Horse

Estimate: $6,000 - $9,000

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American, late 19th century, possibly Charles Looff, standing horse with early dry paint surface and set with "jewels", set on a modern gray-painted plinth, 38 x 27 x 17-1/2 in., excellent early paint surface with wear and losses, other surface abrasions and flaws consistent with age and use, scattered early possible repairs including one rear hoof and one rear leg, scattered abrasions and surface wear, one rear hoof with later riser. Provenance: Private Collection, Tampa, Florida

Condition

excellent early paint surface with wear and losses, other surface abrasions and flaws consistent with age and use, scattered early possible repairs including one rear hoof and one rear leg, scattered abrasions and surface wear, one rear hoof with later riser

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