Carousel Sculptors and Sculptures

The American Carousel Society "is a non-profit organization whose goal is to preserve operating carousels and the art of the antique wooden carousel. Our International membership includes preservationists, carvers, artists, collectors and people who just love carousels. Many are recognized authorities on carousels and carousel figures and several have written books on the subject. Members are willing to help identify a carver, give advice on restoration and share their knowledge and experience with others." Visit the Carousel Classifieds for Auctions, Gallery, Links ...

Dentzel Carousel Company "After more than 150 years, the Dentzel Carousel Company is still owned and operated by the Dentzel family. Fifth generation carouselmaker, William H. Dentzel III has continued on in his father's, grandfather's, great and great-great grandfather's traditions. His company makes smaller "flying horses" machines today, along with the whole variety of Dentzel menagerie animals from horses to kangaroos."

David Dentzel - Dentzel Designs "For at least 160 years the Dentzel name has been identified with excellence in the pioneering and development of the hand carved carousel. Today David Dentzel and his brother Bill are carrying on in the fine Dentzel tradition. David has been devoting his time to creating one of a kind full size Dentzel animals. Over the next several years David plans to focus his attention carving full-size Dentzel carousel animals and creating original furniture on a commission basis."  Furniture Design Sculpture Work in Progress

O'riginals by O'Day, "established in 1980 , O'Day Presley began his career carving decorative duck decoys before mastering any and all subject matter from the fish in the sea to the birds in the sky. Original one of a kind, museum quality, Carousel horses are the most elaborate and talked about carvings sold through out the finest art shows on the west coast, including Mill Valley, Kings Mountain, Saratoga Rotary, Gilroy Garlic Festival, and many others included among the estimated 35 showings a year. In 1984, O'Day's son Sean joined him in the pursuit of carving excellence. They are committed, as father and son to one day being compared with the best sculptors in the world."

The Sculpture of Paul Ward "Paul accepts commissions for these and other, custom designed carvings. Please contact Paul Ward for more details."

Carousel Network - Carousel Horses, Antiques, Books, and Gifts The Carousel Network is pleased to present a distinguished and exclusive collection of carousel art. The discriminating collector or investor will find here some of the finest examples of carousel animals and art available on the market today. We invite serious inquiries via the e-mail or phone listings below.  The Carousel News & Trader, Bronze Carousel Art by John Hughes, Diana Rose Creations, Fantasy Carousel Art by Stacey Baumbardner, The Gallery  Contact: reb@carousel.net  (703) 916-8585