A Fine and Rare Carved and Painted Pine Middle Row Stander Carousel Horse, Charles Carmel, Brooklyn, New York

the beautifully carved figure of a horse with flowing mane and turned back ears, raised foreleg elaborate fittings and bridle, acanthus leaf carving at the saddle cantle. In the original paint.

lacks tail; old wear and chips consistent with age and use
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Charles Carmel worked for a number of different carousel makers, but his main interest was in the creation of his own unique designs.  In his shop near Prospect Park in Brooklyn, Carmel produced a perfect blend of fantasy and reality, producing what many believe to be the perfect carousel horse.  This middle row stander in rare original paint is a prime example of Carmel's work.