This exceptional vintage Mexican carousel Horse was carved by Louis Ortega. It is mounted on a custom wooden stand. Purchased in Mexico in the 1950’s, it has been in the Spafford family for 75 years. An inspiration to countless artworks created by Elizabeth Sandvig and Michael C. Spafford. Sandvig’s painting “Self-portrait with horses” is featured in the collection of the Washington State Convention Center and monoprints and paintings depicting horses are a staple of her estate works available. Two Trojan Horse works, by Michael C. Spafford, are available for purchase through this site. An extremely rare opportunity to acquire such an important part of history. 39 ½ inches tall on the wooden stand, 58 inches long, the body of the horse is 9 inches wide and the stand foot is 16 inches wide.
This exceptional vintage Mexican carousel Horse was carved by Louis Ortega. It is mounted on a custom wooden stand. Purchased in Mexico in the 1950’s, it has been in the Spafford family for 75 years. An inspiration to countless artworks created by Elizabeth Sandvig and Michael C. Spafford. Sandvig’s painting “Self-portrait with horses” is featured in the collection of the Washington State Convention Center and monoprints and paintings depicting horses are a staple of her estate works available. Two Trojan Horse works, by Michael C. Spafford, are available for purchase through this site. An extremely rare opportunity to acquire such an important part of history. 39 ½ inches tall on the wooden stand, 58 inches long, the body of the horse is 9 inches wide and the stand foot is 16 inches wide.