Large 20th Century Americana Folk Art Carousel With Painted Farm Animals

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20th c., Large Folk Art carousel with animals on a rotating base.Made of wood and canvas construction, with leather and … Read more 20th c., Large Folk Art carousel with animals on a rotating base.Made of wood and canvas construction, with leather and other accent materials unsigned. The animals depicted are a horse, goat, pig, cow, sheep and rooster. Each animal is colorfully painted and has wonderful details; the pig has a curly tail, the cow has udders, the sheep has a cute face, and the horse has a mane and tail made of coir. The carousel itself is patriotically painted in red white and blue with stars and stripes. The fluttering flags are made of painted canvas on metal flagpoles. You can not help but smile when you see this charming and whimsical carousel.

Dimensions:
Approx. 24"h x 19"dia

Condition:
Good, some craquelure to paint, door at center loose (only held in place by one peg) and one ear missing from the horse, pig and sheep. See less