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Item Ships From: Continental US
Two Tall Architectural Sitting Stone Concrete Lions, a Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of two concrete stone lions. Such a wonderful way to add a regal look to an entryway. (Or perhaps even a driveway.) Each lion sits on its hind legs, with its front paws outstr...
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Continental US Animal Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
$1,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Early 20th C. French Bronze Elk Sculpture on Marble Base Signed De. Fiesole
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1930, this finely modeled bronze sculpture depicts a majestic elk mid-stride, head lifted in a proud call. The naturalistic form captures detailed musculature...
Category
Early 20th Century French Continental US Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French White Pony Tricycle
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century French velocipede of a white pony, the horse of polychromed wood with horsehair mane and set upon an iron tricycle.
Deaccessioned from the MacLean Collection of Asian...
Category
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Continental US Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Murano Gambaro Poggi Red Yellow Purple Italian Art Glass Horse Figure Sculpture
By Gambaro & Poggi
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright red, yellow and lavender Italian art glass horse head figurine / sculpture. The piece is documented to the Gambaro & Poggi company, with an...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Continental US Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$300 Sale Price
25% Off
Pair of 19th Century English Staffordshire Russet Spaniel Dogs
Located in Pearland, TX
A fine pair of antique 19th-Century English Staffordshire russet Cavalier King Charles Spaniel mantel dogs. These charming dogs are hand painted with lovely gilt details and sweet fa...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Antique Continental US Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Carved Wood Swan
Located in New York, NY
Carved wood swan. Large carved whooper swan sculpture conceived from a single block of wood with elegant sculpted neck and bill. United States or Euro...
Category
20th Century American Continental US Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pine
$9,600
Danish Ceramic "Pondus the Penguin" Bank by Knabstrup
By Knabstrup
Located in San Diego, CA
Scarce large "Pondus the Penguin" bank made from red earthenware pottery by Danish factory Knabstrup, circa 1960s. This is a charming and very collectible piece that is in very good ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Continental US Animal Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
1930s Tall Art Deco Geo Conde Penguin in Crackle Glaze Ceramic, France
By Geo Conde, Saint-Clément
Located in Miami, FL
REDUCED FROM $1,650....Superb and tall Geo Conde (1891-1980) sculptural ceramic Penquin standing on an ice block. Period Art Deco, it has a crackle glaze finish and is signed impress...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Continental US Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$1,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Original Antique Swiss Carved Black Forest “Walking Bear” ca. 1920
Located in Shippensburg, PA
RARE ORIGINAL CARVED BLACK FOREST "WALKING BEAR"
Probably Swiss, circa 1920
Retaining original glass black eyes
9 3/8" H x 5 1/8" D x 16 1/8" W
A finely carved Black Forest bear, ...
Category
20th Century Swiss Continental US Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large Steuben Art Glass Figurine of a Trout & 18k Gold Fly by James Houston
By James Houston, Steuben Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Steuben art glass model of a trout just caught by an 18 karat gold fly.
Designed by James Houston in 1966.
Model No. 2011.
Simply a wonderful figural sculpture of th...
Category
20th Century American Modern Continental US Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Gold
19th Century Black Forest Bear Clothes Brush
Located in High Point, NC
19th century hand carved Black Forest clothes brush in the form of a bear. The bear is recumbent, and his face is so sweet - he will look good anywhere you decide to place him in yo...
Category
19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Continental US Animal Sculptures
Materials
Fruitwood
Large Italian Terra Cotta Harlequin Great Dane
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Glazed terra cotta seated Great Dane sculpture.
Category
20th Century Italian Continental US Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Majestic Indian Brass-Mounted Wooden Ram Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
This large Indian brass-mounted wooden ram figure is a remarkable example of traditional craftsmanship, blending the natural beauty of wood with intricate brass appliqués. The carved...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Continental US Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
1970's Italian Ceramic Leopard
Located in Redding, CT
1970's Italian Ceramic Leopard Sculpture. Made in Italy. Very collectible and decorative.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental US Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Black Forest Carved Deer
Located in High Point, NC
19th century Black Forest hand carved figure of a Chamois deer, bending down to eat foliage. The carving is lovely and in very good condition for its age.
Category
19th Century Swiss Antique Continental US Animal Sculptures
Materials
Fruitwood
Large Single Genuine American Fresh Water Turtle Shell
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Decorative fresh water turtle shell professionally mounted on genuine coral base, the shell cleaned and seal with clear protective satin finish.
Beautifu...
Category
20th Century American Continental US Animal Sculptures
Materials
Coral
French Glazed Terracotta Fish Sculpture
By Vallauris, Gilbert Metenier, Sarreguemines, Zsolnay, Bitossi
Located in Houston, TX
French Glazed Terracotta fish sculpture.
Interesting antique French iridescent glazed terracotta fish sculpture. This French fish figure is executed i...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Continental US Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage Cast Metal Lion
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920 French patinated metal lion fighting a snake.
Measurements:
Height of body: 9.5"
Width: 14.5"
Depth: 7.5"
Category
1920s French Vintage Continental US Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Rock Crystal And Agate Bird Sculpture On Amethyst Base
Located in Long Island City, NY
A hand carved rock crystal heron bird sculpture engraved with detailed patterns. The birds beak and crest are made from agate. The bird stands on a large, natural amethyst geode base...
Category
20th Century Unknown Continental US Animal Sculptures
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Rock Crystal
Hand Painted Stylized Porcelain Fish Sculpture by Giulia Mangani for Oggetti
By Giulia Mangani, Oggetti
Located in San Diego, CA
Exceptional hand painted porcelain stylized fish sculpture designed by Giulia Mangani for Oggetti, circa 1980s. The piece is multi colored with a brownish background and amazing atte...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Continental US Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
1920s Antique French Art Deco Bronze Pheasant Sculpture Marble Plinth Statue 28"
Located in Dayton, OH
An exception French Art Deco Bronze Statue of Pheasant on Marble Base, circa 1920s. Features the flamboyant bird in a more relaxed mood, ...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Continental US Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Wood & Acrylic Sculpture "a Passion That Kills" by Markus Pierson
By Markus Pierson
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical acrylic paint on wood sculpture "Passion That Kills" by Markus Pierson, circa 1988. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 22" W x 8" D x 22" H. The sculpture is super cool and is signed and numbered 31 / 250 on the reverse. Includes the original brochure from Outwest Gallery. #2274
Markus Pierson was born in 1961 and raised in the small farming town of Grand Ledge...
Category
20th Century American Continental US Animal Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
$1,787 Sale Price
35% Off
Seguso Murano Opalescent Dark Pink White Italian Art Glass Swan Bird Sculpture
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent dark pink and white Italian art glass swan bird sculpture / figure. Documented to designer Archimede...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Continental US Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
Royal Haeger Ceramic Black Panther Sculpture
By Royal Haeger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Awesome Mid-Century Modern Royal Haeger style ceramic black panther sculpture. Beautiful vintage condition with no cracks, chips, or crazing found. circa...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Continental US Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Chinese Bronze Horse on Flying Swallow Figurine
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage bronze sculpture features a galloping horse stepping on a flying bird, with prominent green verdigris patina on highly detailed cast. The sculpture is a replica of the Flyin...
Category
1970s Hong Kong Chinoiserie Vintage Continental US Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 1950s Carved Soapstone Foo Dogs
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1950s carved soapstone Foo dogs each one uniquely different.
Category
1950s Vintage Continental US Animal Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
$550 / set
Vintage Large Ceramic Sitting Cat Figurine, Pink Sponge Ware Folk Art Style
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage ceramic cat figurine features hand-painted pink sponge ware decor with black accents on face and paws. The cat depicted sitting with tail curled around the hind legs, slightl...
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art Continental US Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Vintage Solid Wood Hand -Carved Koi Fish
Located in Denton, TX
Carved solid mahogany pair of Koi fish with lightly painted accents
Massive fish 5" deep by 24" high by 24" long
Little fish is 2.5 deep x 11 wide x 9 high
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Japonisme Continental US Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
$800 / set
Bee
By Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
Porcelain creation depicting a bee, part of the Awesome Insects collection. A surprising decorative design. The pollinizing species par excellence, t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Continental US Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$1,600 / item
Antique Hand Carved Wood Elephant
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand carved wood in a form of an elephant.
No tusk
Category
Early 20th Century East Asian Folk Art Continental US Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
1970s Signed Tony Evans Raku Vessel with Green Glaze and Metallic Accents
By Tony Evans
Located in Morristown, NJ
Vintage signed and numbered hand crafted vessel by raku pottery master Tony Evans (1942-2009) Cali. This raku vessel features a flattened, spherical shape with a wide body and a narr...
Category
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Continental US Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery, Clay
Grand Tour Ancient Egyptian Style Carved Soapstone Figure of Horus
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century Egyptian stone carving of Horus in the ancient style, the god in the form of a falcon. Quite possibly much earlier in date, it came from a collection that did have ancie...
Category
Late 19th Century Egyptian Egyptian Antique Continental US Animal Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
Mid-Century 1960s Italian Majolica Terracotta Large Snow Owl Statue - Sculpture
By Guido Cacciapuoti
Located in St. Louis, MO
Large 1960s Italian Mid-Century majolica or maiolica glazed hand painted terracotta snow owl state or sculpture. Perched on a stump, colors include yellow , green , black and brown. ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental US Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Dansk Modernist Bear Animal Figure Paperweight Silver Plated by Gunnar Cyren
By Gunnar Cyren
Located in North Hollywood, CA
DANSK Modernist Bear Animal Figure Paperweight Silver Plated by Gunnar Cyren.
Vintage Dansk Modernist Bear Animal Figure Paperweight Silver Plated designed by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk designed in circa 1970s.
Wonderful modernist silver plated bear...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Continental US Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate
Bronze Owl Sculpture Signed Numbered
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful expression and sense of movement and alertness in this "Gray Owl" sculpture by Elaine Franz Witten, Vermont. Attention to detail abound. Wise one perched on a slab of grani...
Category
20th Century American Modern Continental US Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Salviati Murano Sommerso Blue Green Italian Art Glass Snail Figure Sculpture
By Salviati, Luciano Gaspari
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, and large, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso green with bubbles and cobalt blue Italian art glass snail sculpture. Documented to the Salvia...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Continental US Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass
$900 Sale Price
25% Off
Stylish Mid Century Carved Wood Abstract Giraffe Sculpture! 50s Carved Art Decor
Located in Peoria, AZ
Stunning!
Mid Century Modern
Abstract Giraffe Sculpture
Hand Carved & Polychromed
20" Tall
Circa 1959
This delightful abstract giraffe sculpture is a very unusual work of art. Vi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Continental US Animal Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
$880 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Rembrandt Bugatti Style Cat With Pale Yellow Glass Eye
By Rembrandt Bugatti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rembrandt Bugatti Style decorative statuette of a sitting poised cat. Fabulous door stop or entryway mascot that tugs at your heart with it's missing eye, poor thing! Painted cement ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Continental US Animal Sculptures
Materials
Cement
Vintage Ceramic Horse Sculpture by Dorothy Kindell
By Dorothy Kindell
Located in San Diego, CA
A great handmade ceramic horse sculpture by Dorothy Kindell, circa 1940s. This rare piece is quite large, in good vintage condition (some minor...
Category
Early 20th Century American Continental US Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$520 Sale Price
20% Off
1970s Art Pottery Winking Cat Piggy Bank
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Ceramic Pottery Art winking Cat Piggy Bank
Brown stoneware
4.5 w x 4.5 d x 4 h
Preowned vintage condition
Refer to images for details
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Continental US Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Mid Century Modern Art Glass Pulcino Bird by, Alessandro Pianon for VIstosi
By Vistosi, Alessandro Pianon
Located in Englewood, NJ
An iconic and rare Italian Mid-Century Modern art glass "Pulcino" bird designed by, Alessandro Pianon for Vetreria Vistosi. The pulcino is on raised copper feet and decorated with ap...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Continental US Animal Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Solid Patinated English Bronze Crab Cancer Lidded Ashtray 420
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large and heavy solid Bronze Ashtray in the shape of a Crab. This piece is a compliment as a decorative piece and also has a hinged top to be used as an ashtray for your perfect sm...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Continental US Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Hand Carved Fluorite Hummingbirds on a Watermelon Tourmaline in Quartz Matrix
Located in New York, NY
This Hummingbirds carving is a unique piece of art, carved from museum-quality fluorite with onyx eyes and a carnelian beak. The owls is perched atop a green tourmaline and quartz ma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Continental US Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Tourmaline
Lladró Dragonfly Sculpture
By José Luis Santes, Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
An innovative porcelain and metal creation inspired by one of the fascinating creatures in nature. Part of the Awesome Insects Collection. This origi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Continental US Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$1,800 / item
Large Bone Articulated Lobster
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty large articulated lobster sculpture or object of art crafted in carved bone with hinged antennae and flexible tail.
Category
20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Continental US Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bone
$3,200 / item
Cast Resin Polar Bear Sculpture by Francois Pompon for the MOMA Collection
By François Pompon, MOMA Museum New York
Located in San Diego, CA
Cast resin polar bear sculpture by Francois Pompon for the MOMA Collection, circa 1984. The piece is a miniature reproduction of the famous work by Po...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Continental US Animal Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Leather Giraffe Sculpture
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Beautifully hand crafted leather giraffe sculpture. Excellent decorative addition for any home. Expertly crafted.
19.5” tall
11” deep
4.5” wide
Would fit in traditional, British c...
Category
Early 20th Century British Colonial Continental US Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather
Franz Hagenauer Antelope Werkstätte Hagenauer wood and brass sculpture
By Franz Hagenauer
Located in Buffalo, NY
Franz Hagenauer
Antelope
Werkstätte Hagenauer
Austria, c. 1950
carved wood, brass
Impressed manufacturer's marks to underside ‘Hagenauer Wien Made in Austria Handmade WHW’.
MINOR R...
Category
1950s Austrian Organic Modern Vintage Continental US Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
C.1890 Majolica Rooster Vase Choisy Le Roi by Carrier Belleuse
By Choisy-le-Roi
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica rooster vase signed Carrier Belleuse for the manufacture of Choisy le Roi, circa 1875.
Very rare colors.
Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (born Albert-Ernest Carrier de Belleuse; 12 June 1824 – 4 June 1887) was a French sculptor. He was one of the founding members of the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts, and was made an officer of the Legion of Honour.
At the end of 19th century, Choisy le roi was one of the most important ceramics...
Category
1890s French Country Antique Continental US Animal Sculptures
Materials
Faience, Majolica
Vintage Boho Monumental Wood Cobra
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unleash a touch of the exotic with this magnificent, monumental hand-carved cobra sculpture. A true work of folk art, this piece commands attention with its powerful, iconic form and...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Continental US Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
1960s Mid- Century Modern - Murano Italy - Glass Aquarium Glass Fish Sculpture
By Alfredo Barbini, Cenedese
Located in St. Louis, MO
1960's mid-century modern Murano glass fish aquarium glass art sculpture with chiseled effect edges. Having six colorful tropical fish, seaweed and blue bottom. Unsigned, attributed...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental US Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid-century Murano Gold Fleck Multicolored Art Glass Cockatoo Scultpure
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century hand-blown Murano Art Glass Cockatoo Bird features cobalt blue feathers with striped red streaks. The Cockatoo is perched on a wave-shaped base, where gold flecks elegant...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental US Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
$450 Sale Price
40% Off
1940s Amber Lion Sculpture in Pâte de Verre
By Daum
Located in Tarrytown, NY
This 1940s Solid Amber Glass Lion
was created using the pâte de verre (glass paste) technique with translucent and varying colored amber crystal glass with fine detailing
Small lit...
Category
1940s Vintage Continental US Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
1970s Ceramic Art Pottery Rainbow Animals Hippo Pig Horse
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Colorful Rainbow Animal Collection Set of Three
Horse 5.5H x 7D x 2.5W Hippo 2.75H 6D x 3W Pig 3.5T x 6L x 3W
Ceramic-pottery with a Colorful glazed finish
Wonderful lines ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental US Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Lladró Oriental Horse Sculpture by Salvador Furió. Limited Edition.
By Salvador Furió, Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
Limited edition sculpture of an oriental battle horse in matte white porcelain with brown, ochre and blue tones. This majestic and elegant animal is inspired by traditional art of the Chinese Tang dynasty. The horse proudly wears its tack, typical of the upper classes, making this High Porcelain limited edition a symbol which conveys the significance this animal represented in Chinese society from ancient times: beauty, power and wealth. In this gloss finish version, the oriental horse...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Continental US Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Century Silver Plate Bowl with Toucans by Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout Mid-Century Modern bowl hand crafted with silver plate on hammered copper in a ten bulb bowl form featuring stylized toucans as handles. Signed Los ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Continental US Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate, Copper
Large Japanese Meiji Bronze Sculpture Elephant and Tigers by Mitsumoto
Located in Shippensburg, PA
MEIJI PERIOD BRONZE OKIMONO OF ELEPHANT BEING ATTACKED BY TWO TIGERS
Workshop of Omori Mitsumoto (kôgen), 大森光元, Japan, circa 1900
Cast and patinated bronze, hardwood base, two carved...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Continental US Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Mid-Century Chinese Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of mid-century polychrome glazed ceramic foo dogs from China, circa 1950s. Great detail with each dog holding a coin medallion in its mouth and a beautiful color combinati...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Continental US Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Majolica Duck Jardiniere Delphin Massier, circa 1890
By Delphin Massier
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Majolica jardiniere signed Delphin Massier, circa 1890.
13.5 inches W.
Category
1890s French Rustic Antique Continental US Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Original Gustav Dentzel Carousel Horse
By Dentzel Carousel Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
Original Gustav Dentzel middle row "jumper" carousel horse w/cast iron stand
Original to a Germantown PA park, and purchased by George and Leo Whitney, for Whitney's the Beach, San Francisco CA. Jumper appears to retain remnants of the original paint, with a very old overcoat, mounted to a vintage presentation stand, overall 58" H x 52" W. Stand measures 21" H x 37" W.
Provenance: Purchased directly from the Whitney's at the Beach Collection, San Francisco, CA
From Wikipedia: “The area that was Playland began as a 19th-century squatter’s settlement, “Mooneysville-by-the-Sea.” By 1884, a steam railroad was in place to bring people to the first amusement ride at the City’s ocean side — a “Gravity Railroad” roller coaster, and to the Ocean Beach Pavilion for concerts and dancing. By 1890, trolley lines reached Ocean Beach — the Ferries and Cliff House Railroad, the Park & Ocean Railroad, and the Sutro Railroad — that encouraged commercial amusement development as a trolley park. The Cliff House, which opened in 1863, and Sutro Baths, which opened in 1896, drew thousands of visitors.
The rides and attractions that began to spring up along the beach were separately owned by various concessionaires. For example, John Friedle owned a shooting gallery and baseball-throwing concession. All of the rides at Chutes at the Beach were purchased new or built there, including the Shoot-the-Chutes, which inspired the first official name for the amusement area — Chutes at the Beach.
Around 1913, Arthur Looff leased a piece of land for a carousel and its house — the Looff Hippodrome, located next to John Friedle’s concessions. Friedle and Looff become partners in Looff’s Hippodrome and began to buy other concessions to realize their vision of creating “the grandest amusement park on the Pacific coast.
In 1926, George Whitney became general manager of the growing complex of seaside attractions and changed the name to Playland-at-the-Beach, also sometimes known as Whitney’s at the Beach.
Although the attractions continued to be operated as independent concessionaires, during the late 1920s and 1930s, especially during the Depression when concessions began to fail, George and Leo (Whitney) began to purchase the attractions outright. The Whitneys bought the roller coaster in 1936 and the merry-go-round in 1942. Playland took up three city blocks and, in 1934, the Midway had 14 rides, 25 concessions, and 4 restaurants.
Despite this expansion, the post-war years saw the tearing down of the Shoot the Chutes in 1950 and the Big Dipper in 1955, and after George Whitney died in 1958, Playland was never quite the same. For a while after George Whitney’s death, Playland was operated by his son, George K...
Category
Early 20th Century German Continental US Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
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