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Painting by Martin Zipin
Folk art model Ferris wheel
Folk art model Ferris wheel
Ring toss game
Ring toss game

This is a oil painting on canvas: "The Barker" by the late Martin Zipin. The subject is a carnival barker or ticket taker. It was done in the early 1960's and is in excellent condition. The overall size including the frame is 32" by 18 5/8". The size of the image is 26 1/2" by 13". The price is $3500.00. Inventory Code: CHRK.   Image ... Closeup ... Closeup of signature.

Ring toss gameThis is a painted wood ring toss game with very nice color. It is made in two pieces. The ball and shaft appear to be somewhat older than the three tier base. It is 17" high by 6 1/2" in diameter, from the second half of the 20th c. It is in very good condition with minor paint wear and some tight age cracks as seen in the photos. The price is $250.00. Inventory Code: CKCC.   Ring toss game ... Another view ... In different light ... Closeup of the top ... Second closeup ... Third closeup ... Closeup of the shaft ... Closeup of the base ... From above ... Off the base ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.

Folk art model Ferris wheelThis is a Mexican folk art Ferris wheel model that spins when the crank is turned. It was probably made in Oaxaca as a souvenir. The figures have painted faces and jointed arms and legs that can be positioned up or down. The wheel and figures are about 18" high, and the base is 9 3/4" by 13 1/2". It is in good, weathered condition with some minor warping and loss to the old plywood. The age is unknown, but it is old, likely about the mid-20th c. or a little older. The price is $275.00. Inventory Code: CWKP.   Folk art model Ferris wheel ... Another angle ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... Third closeup ... Front view ... Side view ... The other side ... Back view ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale ... Video of the action.
Some much larger photos:   Folk art model Ferris wheel ... Another angle ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... Third closeup ... Front view ... Side view ... The other side ... Back view ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale ... Video of the action.

 

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