gustav-dentzel-german-american-fl-1890-1906-carved-and-polychromed-carousel-horse
Lot 2043
Gustav Dentzel (German/American, fl.1890-1906), Carved and Polychromed Carousel Horse
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Pennsylvania, circa 1890, carved and polychrome painted wood, glass eyes, natural hair tail, outside or second row stander, modeled in chestnut coat with head slightly turned and front left leg raised, festooned with eagle form cantle, set upon a later the rectangular base with engraved brass plaque reading "DENTZEL / STANDER / Circa 1890-1895."

62 1/ 2 x 58 x 17 in.

Some scattered paint losses and surface stains; top paint surface is early, with some gesso and likely original paint visible in areas, cracks and separations to wood, but appears stable; tail with later tape to proximal end; stand with surface scratches and marks.