French Carousel

Finding an original antique child’s carousel horse now is a complete dream. I believe he is French.

A painting of a woman riding on a carousel horse while holding out her white handkerchief to flow in the wind. This piece is reminiscent of a weekend at the fair or carnival, you c...

Carousel horse in polychromed painted carved wood. Horsehair tail. Metal support. Art Deco style, circa 1920s. Very good general condition, few chips.

This is an absolutely stunning antique 1910 French carousel deer with its original paint, glass eyes and antlers.

Grand, whimsical hand-carved wooden swan seat from a French carousel, circa 1920. Perhaps the most elegant thing ever to land at the Orange Gallery!

This delightful and charming children’s French carousel horse has a red seat with a back instead of a saddle.

A rare and whimsical example of a French fairground carved wooden pig it was most likely from the traveling manèges forains (carousel rides).

This charming Belle Époque French wood carousel panel with mirrored insert has a carved floral design and wonderful time worn patina.

These happy fellows once delighted children of all ages at a fairground in France. Two solid wood seals, brightly painted and with custom metal brackets for hanging,.

19th century French painted carousel horse mounted on a wrought iron base.

This is a 19th century carved and painted wooden carousel horse from Europe. This truly unique piece has lost most of its paint and tail leaving a beautiful well-loved patina. We hav...

A rare and highly expressive 19th-century carousel pig attributed to French master carver Gustave Bayol, circa 1900.

An amazing part of a French carousel, 19th century, circa 1890, in a hand painted and carved wood, with a horse and an a American Indian in blue and other colors.

This cute little motorcycle from a French carousel has been taken many turns. It lots of details, lots of memories, and a unique find.

French Carousel fairground headless pig rare Folk Art hand carved Figure, circa 1905 This lot is a wonderful circa early 1900s wooden hand carved French fairground carousel pig.

A wonderfully charming 19th century Carousel Horse from the South of France. Beautifully crafted from naturally washed pine resting on its iron stand.

A scarce European antique hand carved and painted primitive French menagerie carousel dog. Hand-crafted in the late 19th / early 20th century, the large scale carnival fair / amu...

Unrestored painted carousel animal with glass eyes.

Beautiful 19th century French painted wood carousel Horse from the 1850s.

This 1920s French hand-carved wooden carousel horse is a captivating relic of early 20th-century fairground craftsmanship, retaining remarkable character and charm.

19th century French carved wood carousel horse with glass eyes.

Originally used on a fairground carousel. Made in France. CREATOR Unknown. France.

A rampant carousel horse. Original iron front stand and one of the stirrups. The sculpture shows a peculiar movement of the body and the head, specifically of the Maison Bayole. The ...

Original Childrens Carousel Horse

19th Century French Wood one of a kind Carousel Horse with Iron Stand

Unrestored painted carousel horse with glass eyes.

Very nice painted wooden carousel horse signed RB probably Bayol, from the 1920s.  

Antique French Carved Wood Hand Painted Carousel Lion Statue This antique French carved wood hand-painted carousel lion statue embodies the charm and artistry of vintage craftsmansh...

Antique french kid's carousel ride airplane from Paris, Circa 1950.

Antique french kid's carousel ride airplane from Paris, Circa 1950.

Early carved wood carousel in shape of Black Swan Wonderful patina.

A beautiful and rare 19th century wooden carousel horse with original dry scrapped paint and glass eyes. Mounted on a later stand for display it now makes a wonderful decorative piece.

This unusual mirror with a very ornate carved frame, was originally the side to a merry go round carousel. It makes a great decorative wall mount or can be used as a mirror. The mirr...

Incorporate old world charm into your home with this interesting antique, wooden carousel pig sculpture from France, circa 1890. The large pig sculpture sits on a barley twist post, ...

Crafted in France, circa 1960, this large, hand carved sculpture sits on an attached square iron base and depicts a colorful hand-painted horse figure.

And original fairground cut glass mirror, France, circa 1840.

Charming and lovely wooden brown pony, from a French children’s carousel / merry-go-round. Originally this horse was from a traveling fun fair, based close to Provence in the South o...

This "swan" is a side part of a carousel wagon from the early 20th century. It is made of varnished wood and has an iron mounting. The attachment could be removed if necessary. The v...

This "swan" is a side part of a carousel wagon from the early 20th century. It is made of varnished wood and has an iron mounting. The attachment could be removed if necessary. The v...

Pair of 1920's French toy carousel horses mounted as lamps. 21" height of body 33.5" to rest of shade Available at our showroom at 238 East 60th Street, Ny, NY 212-751-0171 ...

French or German carved Early 20th century.

A superb example of France's best known carousel carver, Gustave Bayol, from his studio in in Angers, France.

Very rare carousel fish carved by the Bayol carousel company in the 1880's. There is a carved ribbon that circles the body and drapes over the back of the fish and the wonderfully c...

19th century wood carved carousel horse on iron stand with worn distressed finish.

An English or French painted carousel pig, with well carved features, glass eyes and a curled tail, on a later brass stand.

This amazing piece of Collectable Fairground Memorabilia is highly decorative and I am sure was a well loved choice for the children riding the carousel in the Victorian times. Thi...

A fine carved and polychrome wood prancing carousel horse with saddle and horse-hair tail. Removable iron fork stand.

Vintage hand-painted Carousel horse is a remarkable reminder of a bygone era, when travelling carnivals enthralled rural populaces with dazzling lights, mechanized rides and a fascin...

Working alongside his father he turned to carving carousel figures and became the most predominant carousel maker in France.

Measuring 27" x 50" x 13". Most likely dating from 1890 to 1920 and European in origin. This bear has character and features a neat saddle with a lions head. All original with age re...

With horses and circus motif, figural finial. With incised "Cirque de Paris" on facade.

Original vintage sport poster: Grand Army Carousel / Grand Carrousel de l'Armee – Parc des Sports Dijon.

Beautiful carousel horse with traces of its original paint and stunning patina.

A unique French carousel carved and painted wooden monkey with brass handle.

Gustav Bayol is the most famed French carousel carver. Paris, France, circa 1880-1900.

We sourced this antique fairground horse from Versailles, France. Early 19th Century. A delightful and decorative carousel horse, which captures the whimsy and craftsmanship of a by...

Folk Art Bird Metal Sculpture - Welded Robin Animal Sculpture - France 1950s Charming mid-century Folk Art welded-metal sculpture depicting a robin, made in France circa 1950. Art...

A rare antique, circa 1890s, German hand carved and painted wood carousel horse carnival fair ride by Peter Schneider (famous for making the first double decker carousel in 1898). ...

Vintage hand painted carved horse.

Beautiful iron weathervane roof finial. Very rare piece. France, circa 1800-1850. Weathered Measurement includes the wooden base.

A beautiful, fully restored Victorian rocking horse complete with a studded leather saddle, blue saddle blanket and leather reins and stirrups. The handsome horse securely rocks on i...

Original circa 1930s or 1940s vintage English Fairground Carnival Carousel Horse or Noah's Ark ride horse with a polychrome golden yellow painted wooden body and a cushioned red upho...

German hand carved wood and decorative painted carousel horse with carved flowing mane, carved hairy tail, upholstered muslin saddle seat, flanking original glass eyes, and mounted o...

Carousel Horse (American, 19th C) Wood carved with traces of paint with stand. An amazing decorative statement; this charming wood carved carousel horse shows character with traces ...

This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...

Copper Running Horse Weathervane, New England Nice looking running horse weathervane with verdigris patinated copper finish. Head shows further weathering. Mounted on a black painted...

Industrial Glass and Brass Gas Lamp Pendant, Italy, 21st century In the style of an industrial gas lamp pendant, converted to electric.

It is possible to have a candle that is circular, I guess so.

This striking set of six dining chairs was designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf in the 1960s. Produced by Nyrup Møbelfabrik in Denmark, these chairs represent a rare variant of Kjærn...

This refined object dates to the first half of the 19th century, and was probably used for obi, kimono sashes, which were hung over it. The gold decorations on the black-lacquered g...

A Chinoiserie king size headboard attributed to Henry Link Furniture. Central panels with burlwood veneers are hand-painted with Asian river scenes in gold with white and black detai...

This outstanding fossilised skeleton is that of the ancestral crocodile species Steneosaurus bollensis that lived during the early Jurassic period. The skeleton, complete with armour...

American turn of the century window with stained glass and leaded decoration. Beautiful colors to brighten your room! Currently housed in a temporary wooden frame - the overall dimen...

Large Victorian style window with deep blue glass. Trimmed with textured clear glass, the blue design pops with color! Scrolling patterns in light pink hues add a contrast to the bri...

Art Nouveau Ceramic Planter or Vase circa 1910 Spectacular jardinière or centerpiece with relief flowers and leaves on the two sides

Vibrant, sleek and full of character, this vintage pedal car was once the prized possession of children all across America. A popular toy since the late 19th century, pedal cars expe...