A rare and important American carousel lion, The Dentzel Workshop, Philadelphia, Daniel Muller

A rare and important American carved and painted pine carousel lion
The Dentzel Workshop, Philadelphia
carving attributed to Daniel Muller
first quarter 20th century
height 54in (137cm); length 79in (200.5cm); width 18in (46cm)

Provenance:
Sold Property from the Charles R. Wood Foundation, Sotheby s, New York, 19 May 2005, lot 193.

Footnote:
This carousel lion was most likely carved by Daniel Muller, an academically trained sculptor and one of the preeminent carvers in the Dentzel Workshop. The Denzel Company never placed more than one of these majestic lions on a carousel, making them an exceedingly rare find today. This lion was probably restored by Bill Finkenstein of R & F Design in Bristol, CT.

Condition
Retains a later glossy painted surface, minor flake chips to the base of the mane, some other dings dents and surface scratches.Probably restored by Bill Finkenstein, Of R & F Design in Bristol, CT.