August Gallery Auction
Fri, Aug 15, 2025 01:00PM EDT
Lot 3226
Carved and Polychrome Painted Mermaid Carousel Figure
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $1 |
| $5 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Carved and Polychrome Painted Mermaid Carousel Figure. Carved wood figure painted in blue, green, purple, brown, and gilt; in swimming pose with arms outstretched and tail curled; on spiraled brass pole with gilt painted iron base. {Approximate dimensions: Mermaid 27" high x 46" long x 13" wide, pole 56 1/2" high.}.
Condition
Surface wear and patina throughout. Some apparent restoration to paint with significant wear since. Loss to gilt paint on base. Some narrow vertical cracks and gaps to seams. Chip loss where base meets pole.
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