27001: A William H. Dentzel Co. Carved and Painted Wood

A William H. Dentzel Co. Carved and Painted Wood Carousel Giraffe, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 192070-1/2 x 55 x 11 inches (179.1 x 139.7 x 27.9 cm)Property from the Estate of Gerard CafesjianPROVENANCE:Rusty Donahue, Oxford, MD;Christie's, New York, Important American Furniture, Folk Art, Silver and Prints, January 20-21, 2005, lot 565.The giraffe is from the Dentzel Family whose carousel animals were characterized by realistic, delicately formed features and muscle structure, intelligent expressions and simplicity of ornament. HID03101062020© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Condition Report: Left ear is loose, checking of joints throughout, paint wear commensurate with age and use.
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