#112

German Wooden Stable with Engraved Scene by Christian Hacker
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Description
23" L. (58 cm). An open-front wooden stable has four stalls with watering trough and three metal hay racks, each separated by carved edge wall and fancily turned column with gilt and blue painting and appliqued column mount; another with a larger open space for storage of the wagon. The stall has a half-roof painted blue with black edging and surmounted by an illustrative stable sign with decorative engraving of horse and two dogs. The sides of the stable have painted stenciling and windows. The stable is pencil marked on the underside "1509 oAz/11.50". Very good condition with some typical paint fading and rubs. Germany, attributed to Christian Hacker, circa 1890.