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• Auction House:
  Gibson's Auctioneers & Valuers
• Sale Name:
  The Spring Auction Series - Part 1
• Sale Date:
  27 Nov 2022 ~ 11am (AEDT)
• Lot #:
  271
• Lot Description:
  An exceptional carved, painted and lacquered gesso timber carousel jumping horse, American, circa 1910
  attributed to Marcus Illions, with integral double saddle, metal shoes, and on a later brass and iron stand
  187cm high, 200cm wide, 35cm deep
• Notes:
  Marcus Illions (1871-1949) was a master carver of wooden carousel horses and other menagerie figures. He emigrated from England to America where he worked briefly as a carver before establishing his own business, M.C Illions & Sons Carousell (sic) Works. Known for his Coney Island style of figure, his horses are energetic and powerful. This spirited jumping horse is probably a Derby racer. 18.3 hands (186cm) high, 260cm wide.
• Estimate:
  A$6,000 - 8,000
• Realised Price:
  $0.00
• Category:
  Sculpture & Statuary

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