Painted Wood Carousel Plaques
American: c. 1900

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Man with Dragon
Man with Fish
Man with Dragon 2
detail: Man with Dragon 2 back

Set of 3 Painted Wood Carousel-type Plaques
American: c. 1900
14 inches high, 29 inches long, 2 inches thick
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Set of three hand-painted carved wooden plaques, in high raised relief, with a Chinoiserie theme. They are probably from a carousel or carnival. The carving is very professional, and they are attractively painted in a variety of colors. One depicts a man with a fish. The pair depicts a man fighting off a serpent or dragon.

Provenance: The Richard and Marion Herman Collection of Collections -- Dolls, Toys, Americana & Collectibles.

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