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An exceptional carved, painted and lacquered gesso timber…
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Melbourne
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28-May-2023
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An exceptional carved, painted and lacquered gesso timber carousel jumping horse, American, circa 1910, attributed to Marcus Illions, with integral double saddle, metal shoes, and on a later brass and iron stand, 187 cm high, 200 cm wide, 35 cm deep. Note: Marcus Illions (1871-1949) was a master carver of wooden carousel horses and other menagerie figures. Emigrating from England to America, he worked briefly as a carver before establishing his own business, M.C Illions & Sons Carousell (sic) works. Known for his Coney Island style of figure, his horses are energetic and powerful. This spirited jumping horse is probably a Derby racer., 18.3 hands (186 cm) high, 260 cm wide
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Toys & Models: Rocking & Carousel Horses