MOLDED ZINC HORSE HEAD BUST FROM MARISE FARM.

MOLDED ZINC HORSE HEAD BUST FROM MARISE FARM. Second quarter 20th century. Bust of a race horse within an oval frame on a wood mount depicted with open mouth and upright ears. This unusual example of a trade sign originated at Marise Farm in New Jersey where the thoroughbred horse Market Wise stood at stud. Market Wise was the 3rd place finisher in 1941 Kentucky Derby and Champion Handicap Horse of 1943. Market Wise, the only horse to defeat the great Whirlaway twice, sired stakes winner Wise Margin, winner of 11 stakes, his bloodline can be found in many great stakes horses of the modern era. SIZE: 36″ h x 22-1/2″ w x 22-1/2″ d overall. PROVENANCE: Consigned from the descendent of the past owner of Market Wise. CONDITION: Structurally very good. Painted surfaces old but not original. Some damage to proper lower right corner of mounting board, otherwise very good. 9-29077 (1,500-2,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2013

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3117	$0.00	MOLDED ZINC HORSE HEAD BUST FROM MARISE FARM. Second quarter 20th century. Bust of a race horse within an oval frame on a wood mount depicted with open mouth and upright ears. This unusual example of a trade sign originated at Marise Farm in New Jersey where the thoroughbred horse Market Wise stood at stud. Market Wise was the 3rd place finisher in 1941 Kentucky Derby and Champion Handicap Horse of 1943. Market Wise, the only horse to defeat the great Whirlaway twice, sired stakes winner Wise Margin, winner of 11 stakes, his bloodline can be found in many great stakes horses of the modern era. SIZE: 36″ h x 22-1/2″ w x 22-1/2″ d overall. PROVENANCE: Consigned from the descendent of the past owner of Market Wise. CONDITION: Structurally very good. Painted surfaces old but not original. Some damage to proper lower right corner of mounting board, otherwise very good. 9-29077 (1,500-2,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2013 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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