It was listed by Curious Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
Curious Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
From the paintwork it is almost certainly the work of J.R. Anderson of Bristol and dates to the late 19th Century. The quality of the painting is very fine and the colours are still vibrant, but mellow. Even the name of the horse, 'Tom', is intact. It has glass eyes and we believe the ears are made of metal.
It is in good original condition with only minor surface age-related wear.
There are minor losses of paint and the horsehair tail has been replaced. It is mounted on a later, but old, cast iron stand.
We cannot over stress the quality of this piece. It has a great look and is the finest example we have seen in over 30 years of collecting. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact us with any questions or if you would like to view the item.
Size: 60 cm tall (horse only)/110 cm tall (on stand - although this is adjustable) x 21 cm wide x 100 cm long. Please contact us in advance for a bespoke shipping quotation for your country as this is a large and heavy piece.
Curious Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Curious Antiques Profile Page
19th Century Carved and Painted Wood Carousel Horse /Galloper, Andersons, Bristol, C 1890
