FANTASTIC LIFE-SIZE CARVED & GESSOED FIGURE OF A HORSE FROM A RHINEBECK, NY COUNTRY STORE TO YOUR HOME Start Price USD 1,299.99 Current Price USD 1,299.99 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, September 05, 2008 End Time Monday, September 15, 2008 Location Stamford, Connecticut See more about 'FANTASTIC LIFE-SIZE CARVED & GESSOED FIGURE OF A HORSE' Description FOR THE MOST SERIOUS HORSE ENTHUSIAST, RIDER OR CREATIVE DESIGNER WITH AN EYE FOR THE EYE-CATCHING AND DRAMATIC, HERE IS A LIFE SIZE CARVED WOOD & GESSOED/PLASTERED FIGURE OF A HORSE WITH A REAL HORSE HAIR MANE AND TAIL. THE PIECE STANDS 86"h x 94"l X 24"d.  THIS WONDERFUL PIECE COMES FROM AN OLD RHINEBECK, NEW YORK COUNTRY STORE.   THE ARTIST PAID GREAT ATTENTION TO DETAIL, CATCHING THE NOBLE STANCE OF THE HORSE, HEAD UPRIGHT AND NOSTRILS FLARING SLIGHTLY. THE PIECE MOST LIKELY DATES TO THE LATE 19TH CENTURY. THE HORSE STANDS ON A WOOD PLATFORM WITH A SINGLE HANDLE AT EACH END TO FACILITATE MOVEMENT AND PLACEMENT OF THE HORSE. THIS FELLA MAY NOT EAT LIKE A REAL LIVE HORSE, BUT IT IS CERTAINLY DOES NOT SHOW--EITHER IN ITS SIZE OR WEIGHT. I WOULD ESTIMATE THAT THE PIECE WEIGHS AT LEAST 500 lbs., POSSIBLY MORE. THE HORSE IS IN GOOD CONDITION, PARTICULARLY GIVEN ITS AGE AND SIZE.  THERE ARE SMALL LOSSES OF PAINT AND SOME MINOR DINGS WHICH ONE WOULD EXPECT GIVEN THE PIECE'S AGE AND USE. THESE ARE ALSO A FEW SMALL SCATTERED SECTIONS, PARTICULARLY ON THE HORSE'S LEFT SIDE, WHERE THE PAINT IS SLIGHTLY GLOSSY, UNLIKE THE MORE FLAT FINISH ON THE REST OF THE HORSE.  THESE AREAS CAN BE READILY SEEN IN THE PICTURES. THIS COULD PROBABLY BE CORRECTED BY A KNOWLEDGEABLE PAINTER OR RESTORER.  PLEASE EXAMINE THE PHOTOGRAPHS CAREFULLY FOR A FULL AND COMPLETE PICTURE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE PIECE'S CONDITION.   THE PIECE IS OFFERED FOR PICK-UP ONLY. NON-LOCAL BUYERS WILL HAVE TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL SHIPPING. PLEASE CONTACT US FOR THE NAMES OF POSSIBLE SHIPPERS IF REQUIRED.   PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL BE AWAY AT AN ANTIQUES SHOW FROM SEPTEMBER 24-28.  DURING THAT TIME WE WILL BE AVAILABLE BY TELEPHONE TO ASSIST THE BUYER IN ARRANGING FOR SHIPMENT FROM ITS LOCATION AT DEALER SPACE WHICH WE HAVE IN STAMFORD, CT. Place a Bid!