CARVED CAROUSEL HORSE BY CHARLES DARE.

Charles W. Dare ‘Track’ Horse, last quarter 19th century, New York. With typical saddle & assymetrical mane & real horsehair tail. On custom mount. Dare’s New York carousel company produced its first portable carousels in America sometime between 1867 and 1875. Around 1890 Dare renamed his operation the Charles W. Dare Company and moved it to Brooklyn, New York. County fair carousels flowered with the nurturing of Hershell and Parker, but Dare was the one who planted the seeds for the style. Although his factory was located near the companies famous for ornate decorations, Dare retained his simple designs. SIZE: 51″ h approx. x 51″ l x 11″ w. CONDITION: Horse with substantial weathering and wear including multiple shrinkage cracks and splits, loss to upper area of mane, section of saddle near pommel. Old breaks to front legs at knees, now with iron braces and strapping. Eyes replaced. Surface retains remnants of old paint. 50326-1 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 2365

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016

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
	2365	$3,555.00	CARVED CAROUSEL HORSE BY CHARLES DARE. Charles W. Dare ‘Track’ Horse, last quarter 19th century, New York. With typical saddle & assymetrical mane & real horsehair tail. On custom mount. Dare’s New York carousel company produced its first portable carousels in America sometime between 1867 and 1875. Around 1890 Dare renamed his operation the Charles W. Dare Company and moved it to Brooklyn, New York. County fair carousels flowered with the nurturing of Hershell and Parker, but Dare was the one who planted the seeds for the style. Although his factory was located near the companies famous for ornate decorations, Dare retained his simple designs. SIZE: 51″ h approx. x 51″ l x 11″ w. CONDITION: Horse with substantial weathering and wear including multiple shrinkage cracks and splits, loss to upper area of mane, section of saddle near pommel. Old breaks to front legs at knees, now with iron braces and strapping. Eyes replaced. Surface retains remnants of old paint. 50326-1 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 2365 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016 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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CARVED CAROUSEL HORSE BY CHARLES DARE.