Lot 58
  • 58

Fine Carved and Painted Wood Carousel Zebra, Charles I.D. Looff, New York, 1875-1880

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description

  • height 46 in.; length 46 1/2 in. (116.8 cm; 118.1 cm)
the full-bodied, small-scaled figure of a zebra with sweet face, long forelock and perky ears; a red and blue fringed saddle blanket draped in scallops with tassels and rosettes; old but not original paint.

Condition

abrasions, losses--scattered; old, but not original paint; 2nd or 3rd coat of paint--green shows; structurally appears fine
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