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Circa 1900 English fairground hand carved timber bust

$5,214.78
£3,800
€4,468
CA$7,200.18
A$7,984.46
CHF 4,195.24
MX$97,556.58
NOK 52,488.22
SEK 49,269.16
DKK 33,354.52

About the Item

Circa 1900 English fairground hand carved timber bust An important piece of fairground history, in the form of a circa 1900 English fairground carved fragment of Field Marshal Horatio Herbert Kitchener. Likely to have been part of a larger carousel ride. Size: H 29” x W 13” x D 11” Origin: English Date: 1900 - 1920 Condition: Aged With natural wear and tear due to its years of use, fade surface and missing painted detail with a natural structural crack as shown. This is a solid and heavy object that sits flat. We strongly suggest reviewing all the photos provided as part of this advert and propose questions where sections that are unclear to avoid disappointment. A direct message usually takes 24 hours to answer internationally. For multiple years we have sold antique items globally, please review our client feedback as a testament to our products and services. Expect our items to show relevant age and natural wear, we only restore due to breaks and major loss, and we always stipulate this in our condition report.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29 in (73.66 cm)Width: 13 in (33.02 cm)Depth: 11 in (27.94 cm)
  • Style:
    Late Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Hand-Carved
  • Place of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Period:
    1920-1929
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4304246514522

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