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Carving by Charles Carmel, The Charles Looff Company
Estimate
10,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Charles Carmel, The Charles Looff Company
- Carved and Painted Poplar Outside Row Head-Up Standing Horse
- Height 55 in. by Length 56 in.
- circa 1900
Charles Carmel's wife is portrayed in full relief behind the saddle. The horse was fully restored by Maurice and Nina Fraley, Berkley, California.
Condition
Excellent condition.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Last Operated - Unknown. Carved in Brooklyn, NY by Charles Carmel, c. 1900. The master carvers of the carousel world would go wherever they could find work. Many of them created their own carousels but would also work for competitors. Charles Carmel's shop was near Prospect Park in Brooklyn, but if Looff, or Dentzel or PTC needed an extra hand, Carmel was more than ready to help. This piece was carved by Carmel for Charles Looff, but carries the likeness of Carmel's wife.