Description
Antique Fireman from a Children's Carousel, Germany 1920s
An antique wooden sculpture of a fireman. Formerly used as decoration for the fire engine of a Bavarian children's carousel. The head has a mechanism for turning the head. As the carousel turned, he turned his head from left to right. Good original condition, paint partially chipped, a piece cut off at the feet (see pictures).
artfour is an owner-managed trading company that sells Black Forest wood carvings, antler furniture and an impressive variety of unique decorative items. Our antiques are on display in a century-old barn in southern Germany, which we renovated ourselves. Antiques have been our passion since the 1980s. We ship worldwide, perfectly packaged and with a money back guarantee. This allows us to be your preferred partner for the Black Forest and ancient art.
Measures:
Width: 23.62" (60 cm)
Height: 25.59" (65 cm)
Depth: 19.69" (50 cm)
Seat height: 17.32" (44 cm)
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: All of our items are in very good condition. They have been utilised and therefore may show age-related traces of usage. If not mentioned in the item description they don't have defects. Feel free to contact us for a detailled condition report.
Origin:
Germany
Materials & Techniques:
Wood
International: No International Shipping for this auction.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
An antique wooden sculpture of a fireman. Formerly used as decoration for the fire engine of a Bavarian children's carousel. The head has a mechanism for turning the head. As the carousel turned, he turned his head from left to right. Good original condition, paint partially chipped, a piece cut off at the feet (see pictures).
artfour is an owner-managed trading company that sells Black Forest wood carvings, antler furniture and an impressive variety of unique decorative items. Our antiques are on display in a century-old barn in southern Germany, which we renovated ourselves. Antiques have been our passion since the 1980s. We ship worldwide, perfectly packaged and with a money back guarantee. This allows us to be your preferred partner for the Black Forest and ancient art.
Measures:
Width: 23.62" (60 cm)
Height: 25.59" (65 cm)
Depth: 19.69" (50 cm)
Seat height: 17.32" (44 cm)
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: All of our items are in very good condition. They have been utilised and therefore may show age-related traces of usage. If not mentioned in the item description they don't have defects. Feel free to contact us for a detailled condition report.
Origin:
Germany
Materials & Techniques:
Wood
International: No International Shipping for this auction.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; All of our items are in very good condition. They have been utilised and therefore may show age-related traces of usage. If not mentioned in the item description they don't have defects. Feel free to contact us for a detailled condition report.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
25.59 x 23.62 x 19.69 in
Antique Fireman From a Children's Carousel, Germany 1920s
Estimate $1,060-$3,190
Starting Price
$700
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The July Edit
Jun 26, 2026 6:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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