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19th Century French Carousel Pig

$5,500
£4,135.56
€4,802.38
CA$7,680.63
A$8,518.39
CHF 4,473.44
MX$104,611.91
NOK 56,629.53
SEK 53,402.40
DKK 35,831.07
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About the Item

Fantastic 19th century carousel pig. Super whimsical carnival piece from a bygone era. Carved wood with cast iron curly tail and handle. Original layers of park paint and glass eyes. Very old metal strap repair around one leg. Super solid and sturdy. Great display piece. Presented on iron museum stand. Please note dimensions include presentation on stand. Please note shipping quotes are an estimate and may be lowered after shipping location is provided.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25 in (63.5 cm)Width: 43 in (109.22 cm)Depth: 14 in (35.56 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Appears to have strapping added for stability. This appears to be a very early addition to the piece and may have been original. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Very solid and sturdy presentation piece. Various very old repairs and strapping. Condition as expected for piece used in working carnival.
  • Seller Location:
    Santa Monica, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU873425990722

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