Description:
Carved and Painted Prancing Appaloosa Carousel Horse, possibly Charles Looff, New York or Rhode Island, late 19th/early 20th century, with detailed carved flowing mane and facial features, glass eyes, horsehair tail, with applied "jewels" on the bridle, saddle, and breast collar, mounted on a metal stand, (shrinkage cracks on neck and nose),overall ht. 55 1/2, lg. 43 3/4 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,500
Craquelure to paint with minor scattered small losses , spots of retouch, old yellowed varnish, lacking seveal jewels.
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