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A Fine and Rare Carved and Painted Basswood Carousel Ram, Charles I. D. Looff
Estimate
18,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- height 42 1/2 in.; length 41 in. (107.95cm; 104.14cm)
with long curling horns, jeweled trappings. Modern repaint.
Condition
re-painted as illustrated
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
Looff created a very small number of rams as is the case with all of the menagerie (non-horse) figures produced for carousels. Looff's company was also the only one to produce jumping rams or goats. This ram is a great example of an inner row menagerie figure, with simpler trappings yet the same attention to detail in the fur and horns.