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258. GUSTAVE BAYOL CARVED AND POLYCHROME WOOD CAROUSEL PIG, Gustave Bayol Carousel Company (ac-
tive 1887-1914), Angers, France, the handsome swine modeled running at a swift pace, his tongue lolling to the side, wearing a brown
saddle cloth with scalloped edges and bow knotted blue ribbons around his tail and neck, the latter inscribed “Le Toine,” an affection-
ate nick name of St. Antoine, a popular saint whose companion was a pig. Mounted to a rectangular base on four wheels. Height 44 in.
Length 66 in. Width 28 in.
Note: Gustave Bayol (French 1859-1931) was considered the foremost carousel maker in France and was known for his fanciful carvings of farm
animals. Compare with a similar pig sold at Christie’s New York, September, 24, 2015, lot 92 for $11,250.
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