early 20th century, fanciful carousel automaton, four bisque head figures with glass eyes and finely dressed in silk, satin and lace, three are riding rabbits and one riding a pony, center mirror pedestal under a red and white striped awning with gilt metallic thread fringe and ormolu border, winder and pull for mechanism on satin covered base, approximately 18 x 14 in., with plexi-glass vitrineÿ; Provenance: Alexander Gallery, New York, May, 1986, purchased for $6,500 (accompanied by original receipt); The Estate of William N. Banks, Jr., Newnan, Georgia carousel spins and plays music at time of examination, shattering to silk costumes, fading, wear and losses to all fabric surfaces