Rare St. Bernard by French carvers Henri & Jacques Mathieu

Rare St. Bernard by French carvers Henri & Jacques Mathieu, from a childrenfs carousel. Carved barrel attached to the collar, brass hand-hold. In park paint, minor cracks at the seams, 31hL x 29hH. Price: $6,800.

Note: French carvers are known for their childrenfs carousels featuring domestic animals with friendly faces (dogs, cats, rabbits, lambs, cows, pigs, etc.) so that riders would not be frightened.