6 Dec 2011
10:00 PST
Los Angeles
Carousel and Circus Memorabilia and Mechanical Musical Instruments
Back to auction 19644
Carousel and Circus Memorabilia and Mechanical Musical Instruments
Back to auction 19644
Property of various owners
A Fine carved and painted carousel tiger
Gustav Dentzel, Philadelphia
circa 1905
Gustav Dentzel, Philadelphia
circa 1905
The majestic standing tiger with the delicately carved angel on its shoulder reflects both power and the gentle whim of the carver. Painted by Nina Fraley, it has been featured in carousel books and exhibits.
height 50in (127cm); width 72in (183cm); depth 15in (38cm)
height 50in (127cm); width 72in (183cm); depth 15in (38cm)
Sold for
US$ 45,000
inc. premium
Footnotes
- Last Operated:
Playland Amusement Park, Seattle, WA
Previously sold: Butterfield & Butterfield, San Francisco, Calif.
"Property from the Larry Freels Collection, June 13, 1998, lot 5070.
Category: Furniture
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