Vintage Hand Painted and Carved Wood Carousel Horse, Early 20th Century

Description

Vintage hand-painted Carousel horse is a remarkable reminder of a bygone era, when travelling carnivals enthralled rural populaces with dazzling lights, mechanized rides and a fascinating source of imagination! This example is a splendid rendition of a prancing horse. Imagine all the smiling faces that have ridden astride this beauty over the course of the last century!  Measures 51 H x 40 W x 13 D.
Measurements are approximate and the given height was from the floor up to the top of the removeable wooded hand carved ears.
Thick glass eyes. Beautifully hand painted. The horse does show signs of age and does has some cracks in the wood in several locations. I have captured the cracks in the photos. The horse is SOLID wood and extremely heavy, estimated 100 lbs.
I cannot and will not ship this horse. I will however communicate with a shipper (after purchase) that is hired by the buyer and allow ample time for the horse to be picked up. This item is being sold as is and is a final sale with no refunds or cancellations.
Purchased at an Estate Auction, the auctioneer stated it was from France and made in the early 1900's, however it has not been confirmed and the seller does not know the exact age or origin of the horse. It is a beautiful solid piece that is an eye catcher and would be the focal point of any room. The horse stands alone with no base. There are three holes drilled in the bottom where it attached to the Carousel. I did not see any makers marks or writing on the piece upon inspection.
LOCAL PICK UP ONLY