Antique Whirligigs
Folk Art Primitive Whirligig
Located in London, GB
Folk Art Primitive whirligig, circa 19th century
(Working moving item)
This lot is a very
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1870s European Folk Art Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Metal
Antique American Soldier Whirligig
Located in Nantucket, MA
Carved and painted Pine with rotating sheet iron swords, with black hair, mustache and beard, bicorn hat, blue jacket with tacks for buttons, black boots mounted on a yellow circular...
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Early 20th Century North American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Sheet Metal
circa 1910 Folk Art Whirligig
Located in Arundel, GB
Two folk art whirligigs: Army Offiers; one with a kilt and sporran.
England circa 1910
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1910s English Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Pine
Assembly Line Folk Art Whirligig
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Amazing eight man assembly line whirligig. Attributed to an auto worker in Detroit. Fantastic
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Wood
Nantucket Sailor Boy Whirligig, circa 1880
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Nantucket Sailor Boy Whirligig, circa 1880, by either Billy Ray or Charles C. Ray (born
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1880s American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Pine
Small Sailor Whirligig, circa 1930-1940
Located in Nantucket, MA
Figural standing sailor whirligig, carved from Pine wearing a white hat with metal brim,
a blue
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Pine
Len Norman, American 20th Century, the Fireman Whirligig
Located in Buchanan, MI
Len Norman, American 20th century the fireman.
Assembled and painted wood whirligig depicting a
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century American Double Sided Whirligig Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century American double sided whirligig figure
A brilliant example of early 20th
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Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Pine
Early 20th Century Carved and Painted Wood Whirligig
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Carved and painted wooden soldier whirligig. Early 20th century American. Soldier has a leather hat
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Whirligig Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Folk Art whirligig figure
We are proud to offer a true example of an early 20th
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1920s British Folk Art Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Pine, Paint
Early 20th Century English Folk art Whirligig Model
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Folk Art whirligig model
We are proud to offer charming one-off example of an
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Americana Uncle Sam Lumberjack Whirligig
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charming whirligig depicting a figure resembling Uncle Sam sawing a log mounted to a wooden base
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Folk Art English Whirligig/Weathervane Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Folk Art English Whirligig/Weathervane Figure
A quirky and charming example of
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1920s British Folk Art Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Wood
Large 1930's Windmill Whirligig with Woman Churning Butter
Located in Nantucket, MA
Large scale windmill whirligig with woman churning butter. In very good condition with vibrant red
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Early 20th Century Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Tin
Monumental 19th Century Fisherman Atop Fish Double Whirligig Weather Vane
Located in Nantucket, MA
Monumental 19th century fisherman atop fish double whirligig weather vane, from Harpswell, Maine
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Pine
Copper and Wood American Folk Art Boxer Whilrligig
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Spectacular American Folk Art whirligig found in Rockford, IL. Wonderful dry surface paint on
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Wood
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Hebru Brantley Flyboy Set of 2 (Hebru Brantley art toys)
By Hebru Brantley
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Hebru Brantley Beyond the Beyond, 2018. Set of 2 Hebru Brantley Flyboy’s, each new in original packaging.
Medium: Painted cast vinyl.
Dimensions (applies to each individual figure)...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
J. Hübner Carved Wood Carousel Horse, Early 20th Century, Germany
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique Carousel horse by J.Hübner.
A hand-carved wooden carousel horse made by Atelier Hübner Germany - Josef Hübner - Joseph Hubner.
This piece of Carnival Art - funfair roundabo...
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Metal
18th Century Swedish Folk Art Door With Faux Marble Original Decorations
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An 18th century Swedish original painted Folk Art small door. The front side is all in original condition with working lock and original key (Request video). With faux marble paintin...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Pine
H 67.52 in W 31.5 in D 1.07 in
Metal Wall Art in the Style of C. Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vibrant metal wall sculpture styled after the designs of C. Jere. Small metal geese adorn the sculpture's metal surface and make for an eye-catching decoration in any home or office....
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Folk Art Carved Wood Deer Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
A stoic yet charming early 20th century Folk Art carved wood deer sculpture, nearly life size, with a wonderful dry weathered finish, and mounted on a custom steel mount. Perfect dis...
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Wood
Blaise Bontems Musical Automaton Singing birds and Clock under glass dome
Located in Leuven , BE
This 19th-century French automaton from the late 1800s showcases a delightful ensemble of features: three vibrant animated birds, a cascading waterfall, a tree surrounded by rocky ou...
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19th Century French Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Metal
H 13.78 in W 9.06 in D 4.73 in
American Folk Art Cowboy and Horse Whirligig
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Tall one of a kind cowboy and horse spinning whirligig American Folk Art piece. Most likely from a larger folk art environment. Sheet steel construction on a large spoked farm wheel ...
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1940s American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Iron, Sheet Metal
Antique Victorian Wicker Vintage Baby Buggy Stroller Carriage Full Size
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique victorian Wicker vintage baby buggy stroller carriage full size. Item features an adjustable footrest, wicker frame, wooden handle, removal parasol umbrella, very nice antiqu...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Metal
Hand Painted Wooden House with Storage - in an American Folk Art Style
Located in Morristown, NJ
A charming handmade storage piece in the form of a house with a chimney. Executed in the American Folk Art style, this is a charming piece that is both decorative and practical. The ...
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Metal
Huge C Jere Style Brass Brutalist Leaf Wall Art Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Huge two piece brass brutalist torch cut metalwork tree branch and leaf wall art sculpture. The two wall art pieces were designed to be configured in many different ways for maximum ...
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1970s American Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Japanese Antique / House-shaped steamer /1868s-1912s Folk art objet WabiSabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
It was used as a rare type of wood steamer in Japan.
It's not seen in modern times, and it's a valuable thing.
It's in the shape of a house, and there are 5 drawers inside. The bot...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Wood, Reed, Cedar
H 24.41 in W 13.78 in D 20.87 in
19th Chinese Checkers Game Board with Original Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Chinese checkers game board with original paint form Pennsylvania. beautiful colors and patina.
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Wood
Child’s Wood Carousel Horse with Polychrome, Mohair, and Horse Hair, c. 1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very charming and colorful circa 1920 antique child’s wood carousel horse with polychrome finish, mohair saddle, and horse hair tail.
Putting the “merry” in “merry-go-round”, this...
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1920s American American Craftsman Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Brass, Metal
H 25.5 in W 38.5 in D 8.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Leaf Bronze Wall Sculpture by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Plainview, NY
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern maple leaf design wall sculpture by Curtis Jere. The brutalist style leaf is handmade of quality bronze and brass. The large wall decor MCM sculpture s...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Bronze
Original Fairground 'Speedway' Rounding Boards, 1950s Red Gold
Located in Hastings, GB
We have several boards available for sale, priced individually, each board has differing words on reverse, see photos and options (1 Of Each Board Available Only) The photographs sh...
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Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Wood
Wood Carved Red and White American Folk Art Barber Pole Trade Sign Sconce, C1920
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Great Americana! c. 1920s American Folk Art wood and iron carved barber pole. Layers of thick original red and white hand painted surface. Substantial iron mounts and iron strapping ...
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1920s North American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Iron
H 50 in W 7 in D 11 in
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Fireman Whirligig
Located in Sheffield, MA
Hand carved wooden figure of a mid 19th century fireman. The feet and paddles are long gone. Applied wooden buttons adorn both sides of his uniform. Original painted and weathered ...
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs
Carved Eagle Whirligig
Located in Litchfield, CT
American, late 19th-early 20th century.
Appears to be carved from a single piece of eastern pine.
Steel paddles.
Weathered surface.
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Steel
American Folk Art Whirligig
Located in Hershey, PA
Whirligig depicting a Civil War or Indian Wars period officer.
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Wood, Pigment
Antique American Folk Art Whirligig
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique American Folk Art whirligig.
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Metal
Horse and Rider Whirligig Fragment
Located in Sheffield, MA
Very folky, well crafted and whimsical early 20th century fragment of a horse and rider whirligig.
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Wood
Keystone Cop Double Sided Whirligig
Located in Hadley, MA
Excellent pine whirligig carving of Fatty Arbuckle, the famous Keystone Cop. All original
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Pine
Early Whirligig, Hessian or Revolutionary War Soldier Form
Located in Litchfield, CT
, the Whirligig itself is in untouched condition. The carved body has wonderful proportions and it is
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Mid-19th Century Folk Art Antique Whirligigs
American Kinetic Whirligig Grand Pedestal 19th century- Oil Tycoon Provenance
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
charming Huge American Folk Art original polychrome Kinetic whirligig of a man sawing wood, when the wind
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Wood
H 84 in W 36 in D 28 in
Bee Man Whirlygig
Located in Summerland, CA
Man Swatting a Bee Whirligig
circa 1900
Wood, tin, wire with original polychrome.
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Wire, Tin
UNCLE SAM WHIRLIGIG
Located in Essex, MA
Whimsical Uncle Sam whirligig, hand carved and painted by 'Barber', a folk artist from Narragansett
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Early 20th Century American Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Wood
Old Windmill Whirligig
Located in Stamford, CT
. The quality of this windmill has inherent structure. This whirligig is whimsical, fun, and primitive
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs
Late 19th Century Whirligig
Located in Culver City, CA
Late 19th century whirligig of a man with exposed mechanical components
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19th Century Folk Art Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Metal
Colonial British Soldier Whirligig
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Colonial British soldier (Sergeant) whirligig, hand-carved painted wood, English, circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Whirligigs
Nantucket Sperm Whale Whirligig
Located in Nantucket, MA
Nantucket Sperm Whale Weather Vane Whirligig, having slender hand-whittled flukes with great
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1890s American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Wood
American 19th Century Large Whirligig
Located in Culver City, CA
American 19th century large whirligig.
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19th Century Folk Art Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Wood
American 19th Century Large Whirligig
Located in Culver City, CA
American 19th century large whirligig.
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19th Century Folk Art Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Wood
Folk Art Grinder Man Whirligig
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is one of those memorable items that come along every once in awhile. It's a whirligig
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Early 20th Century Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Tin, Lead
Whirligig Figure of Policeman 19th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Whirligig in the shape of policeman.
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19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Wood, Paint
1920'S HAND MADE SAILOR WHIRLIGIG
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1920'S ORIGINAL PAINTED SAILOR WHIRLIGIG ON A CUSTOM MADE MOUNT GREAT CONDITION
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Early 20th Century American Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Wood
1930'S HAND MADE SAILOR WHIRLIGIG
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930'S HAND MADE SAILOR WHIRLIGIG AND ORIGINAL BLUE / WHITE PAINTED WITH A ORIGINAL MOUNT , GREAT
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Early 20th Century American Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Wood
AMERICAN FOLK ART HORSE RACE WHIRLIGIG
Located in Essex, MA
American folk art horserace whirligig with jolly, bobbing jockeys, in painted tin. When wind turns
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Early 20th Century American Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Tin, Iron
"Dewey Boy" Sailor Whirligig, Nantucket, circa 1890s
By William Chase
Located in Incline Village, NV
American 19th century Folk Art whirligig is hand-carved and painted, probably pine, in excellent
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1890s American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Wood, Paint
All Original Early Hand-Carved Policeman Whirligig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This very rare turn-of-the-century New England policeman whirligig is in spectacular untouched
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Early 20th Century American Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Brass
Vintage Painted Wood Row Boat Motion Whirligig
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The blowing wind turns the front propeller which rocks the rowboat while a fish at the end of the fishing rod along the bow of the boat bobs up and down. Good form, color and condition.
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Early 20th Century Country Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Oversized Whirligig of a Man
Located in Culver City, CA
Late 19th Century Whirligig of a man, primitive, incredible form.
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19th Century Antique Whirligigs
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Whirligig Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century English Folk Art Whirligig figure
A delightful example of an early 20th
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Early 1900s British Folk Art Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Pine
Early Folk Art Whirligig- Articulated Worker Sawing Wood
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a wonderful mechanical Folk Art piece. It's impressive display at over 3 foot long. I has nice faded colors and a primitive raw wood rudder. The museum stand is included.
Fo...
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19th Century American Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Whirligig Policeman Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century folk art whirligig figure
We are proud to offer a true example of an early 20th
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1920s British Folk Art Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Pine, Paint
Late 19th Century Folk Art English Whirligig Sailor Figure
Located in London, GB
Late 19th century Folk Art whirligig sailor figure
We are proud to offer an original late 19th
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1890s British Folk Art Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Scratch Built English Folk Art Whirligig
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century scratch built English folk art whirligig
We are proud to offer a unique example
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1920s British Folk Art Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Pine
Early 20th Century Hand Carved English Folk Art Whirligig Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century hand carved English folk art whirligig figure
Once upon a time this hand
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1920s British Victorian Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Pine
Early 20th Century Folk Art Hand Carved and Painted Barn Whirligig / Birdhouse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
American Folk Art whirligig / birdhouse, crafted to resemble a barn and silo, circa 1920s
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1920s American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Wood
H 17.25 in W 12 in D 7.25 in
American Folk Art Tole Painted Weathervane Published "Folk Art in America"
Located in Wiscasset, ME
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Robert Bishop and Patricia Coblentz, "A Gallery of American Weathervanes and Whirligigs" (New York, 1984
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1880s American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs
Allsopp & Son Art Nouveau Moonstone Diamond 14 Karat Gold Drop Swag Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
weight: 5.7 grams
Magical. Whirligig. Talisman.
Stock Number: We-4857
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1910s Art Nouveau Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fantastic 19thc Original Gilded Surface Tin Fish Trade Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
WEATHERVANES AND WHIRLIGIGS " BY ROBERT BISHOP & PATRICIA COBLENTZ @ AMERICAN FOLK ART MUSEUM IN NEW YORK
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19th Century American Antique Whirligigs
Whale Whirligig by Lincoln Ceely, circa 1940s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Whale Whirligig by Lincoln Ceely, circa 1940s
Carved and painted sperm whale whirligig,
in its
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Pine
Folk Art Sailor Boy Whirligig, circa 1900
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Folk Art Sailor Boy Whirligig, circa 1910, a flat carved figure of an American navy sailor
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Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Pine
Folk Art Whirligig - Early Advertising Sign Character
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is one of those memorable items that come along every once in a while. It's a whirligig
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs
19th Century Original Painted Whirligig Soldier on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing original painted Folk Art whirligig of a soldier is in good condition and on a block
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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Wood
Hummingbird Whirligig Found in New York State, circa 1900
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Turn of the century hummingbird whirligig with original paint surface. Found in New York State.
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Wood
19th Century Oval Kingwood Louis XVI Occasional Table
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
presentation. The oval top with radiating veneers is banded in rosewood and centred with an ebony whirligig
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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Kingwood, Ebony
Weather Vane, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
folk art weathervane whirligig dating circa 1920s. Both wind propellers work smoothly, and the main
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1920s European Folk Art Antique Whirligigs
Whirligig
Located in Hudson, NY
unusual whirligig of a man with a pit saw
dry surface with old red wash coloring
pin
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19th Century American Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Wood
Whirligig
Located in Sheffield, MA
Found in Wisconsin, this charming folk art sculpture, humorous and jaunty, sports his original paddles intact.
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs
Policeman Whirligig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1900 handmade wood policeman whirligig with tack eyes, original paddles, original black and
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Iron
Whirligig Fragment
Located in North Egremont, MA
Wonderful but fragmentary American whirligig, as found, really great paint.
My guess is a wood
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Tin
Whirligig Figure
Located in New York, NY
Whirligig figure with wonderful old painted surface. The paddle arms are long gone but one can see
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Wood, Paint
Civil War Whirligig
Located in Sheffield, MA
Civil War era whirligig sporting intricately carved hat. Ex Harvey Kahn collection
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs
Unique Tin Whirligig
Located in Sheffield, MA
Beautifully formed tin whirligig with concave and convex planes to catch the wind. Subtle paint
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Tin
Folk Art Whirligig
Located in Sheffield, MA
Hand-carved wooden whirligig, man with a moustache wearing a hat, 24" high, with traces of old
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs
Female Whirligig Carving
Located in New York, NY
The female figure is a whirligig with subtle shaped body with clothes pin like turned arms that
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Wood, Paint
Policeman Whirligig, One of a Collection of Period Whirligigs
Located in Sheffield, MA
This whirligig of grand stature and whimsical presence is from the Robert Greenberg collection. He
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs
Standing Gentleman Whirligig
Located in London, GB
condition, this primitive Figure Form Whirligig has engaging sculptural qualities. The small upright top hat
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19th Century Antique Whirligigs
Soldier Form Whirligig
Located in London, GB
17" deep
Northern European
A lively, colourful and charming Soldier Form whirligig from the
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19th Century Folk Art Antique Whirligigs
Rare Mermaid Whirligig
Located in Summerland, CA
Circa 1880
New England
Wood and polychrome.
Hand painted face with nail remnants along hairline.
Metal paddles. Hinged tail made to move with the wind.
New England
Wood and polychrome.
Hand painted face with nail remnants along hairline.
Metal paddles. Hinged tail made to move with the wind.
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Metal
Antique Thai Whirligig
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Impressive Hand-Carved Thai Statue with pivoting Arms
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Early 20th Century Thai Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Wood
Circa 1910 Witch Whirligig
Located in San Francisco, CA
A wonderful folky witch whirligig.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Wood
English Soldier Form Whirligig
Located in London, GB
(incl.stand)
This simple primitive whirligig has powerful whimsical charm. The large outsize hat or 'Busby
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19th Century English Folk Art Antique Whirligigs
Materials
Pine
Exceptional Black Americana Whirligig
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine example of Black American folk art, this whirligig is in full working order: as the wind
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Whirligigs
Rare Whirligig, Cowboy-Form Scarecrow
Located in Litchfield, CT
American, early 20th century.
Painted wood, iron.
Fine condition, retaining the original paint, old reinforcement to one foot.
This rare folk art form of a cowboy painted with a...
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Early 20th Century Antique Whirligigs
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Antique Whirligigs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of antique whirligigs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique whirligigs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and pine. Antique whirligigs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique whirligigs bearing Folk Art or Victorian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs.
How Much are Antique Whirligigs?
Prices for antique whirligigs start at $450 and top out at $20,000 with the average selling for $2,400.
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