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Charles Looff
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- Charles Looff
- Carved and Painted Poplar Outside Row Jumper Horse
- Height 61 in. by Length 50 in. by Depth 12 in.
- circa 1912
Looped mane; open mouth, carved wood tail; pomegranate and fruit under saddle. Brass pole. Carved fruit in the cantle area and "peek-a-boo" mane. Factory replaced tail (originally horsehair). The horse was fully restored by Maurice and Nina Fraley, Berkeley, California.
Condition
Excellent condition.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Last operated at San Souci Park, Pennsylvania. Carved in Providence, Rhode Island. Like other carousel companies, the designs of Charles Looff's figures went through many iterations based on the creative bent of the shop foreman. This horse, as were most of Looff's figures from 1908 through 1912, was designed by John Zalar, who had a remarkable flair for motion and detail.