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Description
56" (142 cm.) h. x 92" diam. The child's sized carousel features four fiberglass animal rides including dog, rabbit, horse and pig, each with elaborate merry accessories, arranged upon a base with four metal rods, speakers, cassette player and motor, and with a centerpose of mirrored glass. There are six "star" stanchions of metal and wood, a "fish ring" catch with metal rings, and a canvas top with lights. The base measures 16" x 86", the center post is 73"h. x 12" diam., and the top is 40" x 92" diam. The total weight is 600 lbs. The carousel was first exhibited at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art in December 1974 as part of the "Carousel Christmas" exhibition, a loan from Marion and William Dentzel, he being the grandson of Gustav A. Dentzel, the carousel maker from Kreuznach, Germany who came to American in the mid-1860s. The carousel, produced by the Dentzel firm in the mid-1900s, remained at the Museum after 1974, only brought out for the Christmas exhibition year after year until 2000. A remarkable carousel, in desirable child size, with delightful animals, and with provenance from the Dentzel family and Santa Barbara Museum of Art. The carousel is being sold, in situ, from its present archives in Santa Barbara, CA, from which shipping can be arranged. Prospective bidders are encouraged to call Theriault's with any questions.