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Folk Art Whirligig

Early 20th Century English Folk art Whirligig Model
Early 20th Century English Folk art Whirligig Model

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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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Whirligig Figure
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Whirligig Figure

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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Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Pine, Paint

Assembly Line Folk Art Whirligig
Assembly Line Folk Art Whirligig

Assembly Line Folk Art Whirligig

$4,800

H 64 in W 45 in D 12 in

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 Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Copper and Wood American Folk Art Boxer Whilrligig
Copper and Wood American Folk Art Boxer Whilrligig

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 Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Penguin Whirligig, circa 1930s-40s
Folk Art Penguin Whirligig, circa 1930s-40s

Folk Art Penguin Whirligig, circa 1930s-40s

$1,150

H 29.25 in W 7.25 in D 7 in

Folk Art Penguin Whirligig, circa 1930s-40s

Located in Nantucket, MA

, and made of un-vulcanized rubber. A unique and very whimsical piece of folk art. Mounted on a

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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century English Folk-art Policeman Whirligig Figure
Early 20th Century English Folk-art Policeman Whirligig Figure

Early 20th Century English Folk-art Policeman Whirligig Figure

Located in London, GB

Early 20th Century English Folk-art Policeman Whirligig Figure An early 20th Century hand carved

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Early 20th Century British Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Mechanical Whirligig Figure
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Mechanical Whirligig Figure

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Mechanical Whirligig Figure

Located in London, GB

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Mechanical Whirligig Figure This quirky and highly

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Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Metal

Folk Art Primitive Whirligig
Folk Art Primitive Whirligig

Folk Art Primitive Whirligig

$4,590

H 24 in W 20 in D 20 in

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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Antique 1870s European Folk Art Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

American Folk Art Cowboy and Horse Whirligig
American Folk Art Cowboy and Horse Whirligig

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

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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Iron, Sheet Metal

Mid 20th Century Folk Art Cowboy Rodeo Whirligig
Mid 20th Century Folk Art Cowboy Rodeo Whirligig

Mid 20th Century Folk Art Cowboy Rodeo Whirligig

$1,775

H 23.5 in W 24.5 in D 24 in

Mid 20th Century Folk Art Cowboy Rodeo Whirligig

Located in Nantucket, MA

Mid 20th century Folk Art cowboy Rodeo Whirligig, circa 1940s to 50s, comprising four carved and

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Copper

Vintage Handmade Wooden Whirligig Officer, European Folk Art, 1950s
Vintage Handmade Wooden Whirligig Officer, European Folk Art, 1950s

Vintage Handmade Wooden Whirligig Officer, European Folk Art, 1950s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Large figural standing officer or Policeman whirligig. Its hand-carved from Pine and handprinted

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Vintage 1950s European Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine

Whirligig Depicts Woman Churning Butter, American, circa 1940
Whirligig Depicts Woman Churning Butter, American, circa 1940

Whirligig Depicts Woman Churning Butter, American, circa 1940

Located in Incline Village, NV

Ubiquitous 20th century theme for whirligigs, this example depicts a woman churning butter, with

Category

Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Wood

Monumental 19th Century Fisherman Atop Fish Double Whirligig Weather Vane
Monumental 19th Century Fisherman Atop Fish Double Whirligig Weather Vane

Monumental 19th Century Fisherman Atop Fish Double Whirligig Weather Vane

Located in Nantucket, MA

Grandfather maker. Truly an exceptional piece of New England folk art. The piece remains in extremely

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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Pine

Antique American Soldier Whirligig
Antique American Soldier Whirligig

Antique American Soldier Whirligig

$4,500

H 15 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in

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 Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Sheet Metal

Small Sailor Whirligig, circa 1930-1940
Small Sailor Whirligig, circa 1930-1940

Small Sailor Whirligig, circa 1930-1940

$6,800Sale Price|20% Off

H 13 in W 6.188 in D 5 in

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 Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century Carved and Painted Wood Whirligig
Early 20th Century Carved and Painted Wood Whirligig

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 Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Americana Uncle Sam Lumberjack Whirligig
Early 20th Century Americana Uncle Sam Lumberjack Whirligig

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

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Len Norman, American 20th Century, the Fireman Whirligig
Len Norman, American 20th Century, the Fireman Whirligig

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 Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Patriotic Flag Whirligig
Patriotic Flag Whirligig

Patriotic Flag Whirligig

$3,000

H 23 in W 34 in D 4.5 in

Patriotic Flag Whirligig

Located in Lancaster, PA

Celebrate American craftsmanship with this charming c. 1940 patriotic whirligig. Crafted from wood

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Mid-20th Century North American Folk Art Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Paint

Len Norman, American 20th Century the Prestidigitator Whirligig
Len Norman, American 20th Century the Prestidigitator Whirligig

Len Norman, American 20th Century the Prestidigitator Whirligig

Located in Buchanan, MI

Len Norman, American 20th century) the prestidigitator. Assembled and painted whirligig depicting a

Category

20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century American Double Sided Whirligig Figure
Early 20th Century American Double Sided Whirligig Figure

Early 20th Century American Double Sided Whirligig Figure

Located in London, GB

century American Folk Art. In the form of a hand carved wooden double sided whirligig figure. It would

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Antique Early 1900s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pine

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Antique American Folk Art Whirligig

Antique American Folk Art Whirligig

Unavailable

H 47 in W 72 in

Antique American Folk Art Whirligig

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique American Folk Art whirligig.

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Primitives

Materials

Metal

American Folk Art  Whirligig

American Folk Art Whirligig

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H 20.5 in

American Folk Art Whirligig

Located in Hershey, PA

Whirligig depicting a Civil War or Indian Wars period officer.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Pigment

Folk Art Whirligig Hunt Scene
Folk Art Whirligig Hunt Scene

Folk Art Whirligig Hunt Scene

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H 18 in Dm 28 in

Folk Art Whirligig Hunt Scene

Located in Hudson, NY

A superb find from a Lancaster, Pa farm house. This is a three part fox hunt scene created from an old barn vent and recoiled sheet metal. Most likely created in the late 1940s-early...

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Vintage 1940s Folk Art Sculptures

Nautical Folk Art Whirligig Sea Captain in Boat Toy
Nautical Folk Art Whirligig Sea Captain in Boat Toy

Nautical Folk Art Whirligig Sea Captain in Boat Toy

Located in Lenox, MA

Made in Nantucket, this whirligig is made of carved wood that is painted yellow, white, and black

Category

20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Whirligig Indian Chief in Boat Nautical Native American
Folk Art Whirligig Indian Chief in Boat Nautical Native American

Folk Art Whirligig Indian Chief in Boat Nautical Native American

Located in Lenox, MA

This beautiful whirligig, made of carved wood which was hand painted, depicts an Indian in a red

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20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Man in Top Hat Whirligig Folk Art
Man in Top Hat Whirligig Folk Art

Man in Top Hat Whirligig Folk Art

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H 14 in W 20 in D 11 in

Man in Top Hat Whirligig Folk Art

Located in New York, NY

Unusual whirligig figure of a man with a tin top hat. The whirligig has one arm to the side and one

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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved Eagle Whirligig
Carved Eagle Whirligig

Carved Eagle Whirligig

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H 21 in W 27 in D 7 in

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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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Steel

Anonymous | Horse and Rider Whirligig
Anonymous | Horse and Rider Whirligig

Anonymous | Horse and Rider Whirligig

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H 10 in W 12 in D 12 in

Anonymous | Horse and Rider Whirligig

Located in Wyomissing, PA

Wooden horse and rider whirligig

Category

20th Century American More Folk Art

Materials

Wood

American Kinetic Whirligig Grand Pedestal 19th century- Oil Tycoon Provenance
American Kinetic Whirligig Grand Pedestal 19th century- Oil Tycoon Provenance

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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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Wood

Early Whirligig, Hessian or Revolutionary War Soldier Form
Early Whirligig, Hessian or Revolutionary War Soldier Form

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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Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Anonymous |Velocipede Whirligig | New England
Anonymous |Velocipede Whirligig | New England

Anonymous |Velocipede Whirligig | New England

Located in Wyomissing, PA

Velocipede Whirligig

Category

20th Century Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Metal

Fireman Whirligig
Fireman Whirligig

Fireman Whirligig

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H 29.5 in W 6.25 in D 4 in

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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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Horse and Rider Whirligig Fragment
Horse and Rider Whirligig Fragment

Horse and Rider Whirligig Fragment

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H 13.75 in W 12 in D 3 in

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.

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Keystone Cop Double Sided Whirligig
Keystone Cop Double Sided Whirligig

Keystone Cop Double Sided Whirligig

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H 15.5 in W 8.5 in D 4.25 in

Keystone Cop Double Sided Whirligig

Located in Hadley, MA

Excellent pine whirligig carving of Fatty Arbuckle, the famous Keystone Cop. All original

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Whirligig Figure
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Whirligig Figure

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

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century Hand Carved English Folk Art Whirligig Figure
Early 20th Century Hand Carved English Folk Art Whirligig Figure

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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Vintage 1920s British Victorian Weathervanes

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century Folk Art Whirligig Figure
Early 20th Century Folk Art Whirligig Figure

Early 20th Century Folk Art Whirligig Figure

Located in London, GB

Early 20th Century Folk Art Whirligig Figure A naïve and charming example of an early 20th

Category

Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Whirligig Policeman Figure
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Whirligig Policeman Figure

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

Category

Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Pine, Paint

Early 20th Century Scratch Built English Folk Art Whirligig
Early 20th Century Scratch Built English Folk Art Whirligig

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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Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine

Early Folk Art Whirligig- Articulated Worker Sawing Wood
Early Folk Art Whirligig- Articulated Worker Sawing Wood

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

Category

Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Folk Art English Whirligig Sailor Figure
Late 19th Century Folk Art English Whirligig Sailor Figure

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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Antique 1890s British Folk Art Native American Objects

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Folk Art Hand Carved and Painted Barn Whirligig / Birdhouse
Early 20th Century Folk Art Hand Carved and Painted Barn Whirligig / Birdhouse

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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Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Folk Art English Whirligig/Weathervane Figure
Early 20th Century Folk Art English Whirligig/Weathervane Figure

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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Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Wood

"Dewey Boy" Sailor Whirligig, Nantucket, circa 1890s
"Dewey Boy" Sailor Whirligig, Nantucket, circa 1890s

"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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Antique 1890s American Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Wood, Paint

Folk Art Airplane Whirligig Barn Topper
Folk Art Airplane Whirligig Barn Topper

Folk Art Airplane Whirligig Barn Topper

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H 31 in W 49 in D 54 in

Folk Art Airplane Whirligig Barn Topper

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A large Folk Art airplane made out of wood and stove pipe with moving propellers and whirligig wind

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes

Folk Art Grinder Man Whirligig
Folk Art Grinder Man Whirligig

Folk Art Grinder Man Whirligig

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H 16 in W 18 in D 12 in

Folk Art Grinder Man Whirligig

Located in Peekskill, NY

. This museum quality Folk Art masterpiece is an example of early American ingenuity. The subject is a

Category

Early 20th Century Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Tin, Lead

Patriotic Whirligig
Patriotic Whirligig

Patriotic Whirligig

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H 21 in W 7 in D 8 in

Patriotic Whirligig

Located in Nantucket, MA

A patriotic whirligig, folksy figural carving of a man dressed in a blue jacket, red trousers

Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art More Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Mid-20th Century Naive Folk Art Self Taught French Whirligig Solider
Mid-20th Century Naive Folk Art Self Taught French Whirligig Solider

Mid-20th Century Naive Folk Art Self Taught French Whirligig Solider

Located in London, GB

decorative with a wonderful self-taught, naïve, Folk Art appeal with its original paint still intact if not a

Category

Vintage 1950s French Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal

American 19th Century Large Whirligig
American 19th Century Large Whirligig

American 19th Century Large Whirligig

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H 45 in W 36 in D 29 in

American 19th Century Large Whirligig

Located in Culver City, CA

American 19th century large whirligig.

Category

Antique 19th Century Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Wood

American 19th Century Large Whirligig
American 19th Century Large Whirligig

American 19th Century Large Whirligig

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H 45 in W 36 in D 29 in

American 19th Century Large Whirligig

Located in Culver City, CA

American 19th century large whirligig.

Category

Antique 19th Century Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Wood

Nantucket Sperm Whale Whirligig
Nantucket Sperm Whale Whirligig

Nantucket Sperm Whale Whirligig

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H 4.25 in W 16.5 in L 4.25 in

Nantucket Sperm Whale Whirligig

Located in Nantucket, MA

Nantucket Sperm Whale Weather Vane Whirligig, having slender hand-whittled flukes with great

Category

Antique 1890s American Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Wood

English Penny Farthing Whirligig
English Penny Farthing Whirligig

English Penny Farthing Whirligig

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H 20.87 in W 20.87 in D 17.33 in

English Penny Farthing Whirligig

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Extraordinary 20th century whirligig, elongated figure painted mixed media over timber, riding a

Category

Mid-20th Century English Weathervanes

Materials

Copper, Iron

Mid-20th Century Hand Crafted Metal Whirligig Weathervane
Mid-20th Century Hand Crafted Metal Whirligig Weathervane

Mid-20th Century Hand Crafted Metal Whirligig Weathervane

Located in London, GB

Mid-20th Century Hand Crafted Metal Whirligig Weathervane An English mid-20th Century cast metal

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Mid-20th Century British Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Metal

20th Century British Policeman Whirligig
20th Century British Policeman Whirligig

20th Century British Policeman Whirligig

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H 16.15 in W 7.49 in D 3.55 in

20th Century British Policeman Whirligig

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Charmingly British copper or Bobby whirligig, Portly as expected, painted timber, arms rotate in

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Late 20th Century English Weathervanes

20th Century Patriotic French Whirligig
20th Century Patriotic French Whirligig

20th Century Patriotic French Whirligig

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H 12.6 in W 6.7 in D 2.76 in

20th Century Patriotic French Whirligig

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Charming mid-20th century timber patriotic French whirligig, arms and hands as sails painted in the

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Mid-20th Century French Weathervanes

Naive Self Taught Folkart Whirligig French Policeman
Naive Self Taught Folkart Whirligig French Policeman

Naive Self Taught Folkart Whirligig French Policeman

Located in London, GB

have stood in the wind. A highly decorative with a wonderful self-taught, naïve, folk-art appeal with

Category

Vintage 1950s French Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

"Butcher" Whirligig, circa 1975
"Butcher" Whirligig, circa 1975

"Butcher" Whirligig, circa 1975

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H 13.75 in W 12 in D 10 in

"Butcher" Whirligig, circa 1975

Located in Nantucket, MA

Carved and painted by John (Ivan) Bambic, b. 1922. This mechanical animated sculpture features a butcher at his block with meats hanging and a dog at his side. Signed on the botto...

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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Vintage Red and White Bird Whirligig
Vintage Red and White Bird Whirligig

Vintage Red and White Bird Whirligig

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H 41 in W 29 in D 6 in

Vintage Red and White Bird Whirligig

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Vintage red and white bird whirligig with original paint surface found in the Midwest.

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Vintage 1940s American Weathervanes

Materials

Sheet Metal

1930'S HAND MADE SAILOR WHIRLIGIG
1930'S HAND MADE SAILOR WHIRLIGIG

1930'S HAND MADE SAILOR WHIRLIGIG

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H 19 in W 10 in D 5 in

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

Category

Early 20th Century American More Folk Art

Materials

Wood

20th Century Carved Painted Wood Whirligig
20th Century Carved Painted Wood Whirligig

20th Century Carved Painted Wood Whirligig

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H 12.21 in W 5.91 in D 5.12 in

20th Century Carved Painted Wood Whirligig

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Painted, wood carved whirligig man, distressed weathered painted surface, mounted to a later stand

Category

Mid-20th Century English More Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Early Mickey and Minnie Mouse Whirligig
Early Mickey and Minnie Mouse Whirligig

Early Mickey and Minnie Mouse Whirligig

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H 17.72 in W 27.56 in D 21.26 in

Early Mickey and Minnie Mouse Whirligig

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Early Mickey and Minnie mouse whirligig. hand-painted timber, when the wind blows Mickey and Minnie

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Mid-20th Century French Weathervanes

All Original Early Hand-Carved Policeman Whirligig
All Original Early Hand-Carved Policeman Whirligig

All Original Early Hand-Carved Policeman Whirligig

Located in Los Angeles, CA

American folk art. The piece stands 18 inches in height, is 8 inches wide with a paddle span of 28

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Early 20th Century American More Folk Art

Materials

Brass

1930'S AFRO-AMERICAN FOLKY  ORIGINAL PAINTED WHIRLIGIG
1930'S AFRO-AMERICAN FOLKY  ORIGINAL PAINTED WHIRLIGIG

1930'S AFRO-AMERICAN FOLKY ORIGINAL PAINTED WHIRLIGIG

Located in Los Angeles, CA

IRON MOUNT.A GREAT ADDITION TO ANY FOLK ART COLLECTION.

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20th Century American More Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Mid-20th Century Whirligig Policeman Figure
Mid-20th Century Whirligig Policeman Figure

Mid-20th Century Whirligig Policeman Figure

Located in London, GB

first intended. A large example of English folk art with some lovely naive craftsmanship. Size in

Category

Vintage 1940s British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage Painted Wood Row Boat Motion Whirligig
Vintage Painted Wood Row Boat Motion Whirligig

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.

Category

Early 20th Century Country Weathervanes

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Oversized Whirligig of a Man
Late 19th Century Oversized Whirligig of a Man

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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Antique 19th Century Primitives

Nantucket Sailor Boy Whirligig, circa 1880
Nantucket Sailor Boy Whirligig, circa 1880

Nantucket Sailor Boy Whirligig, circa 1880

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H 20.5 in W 13.25 in D 2 in

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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Antique 1880s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine

19th Century Original Patriotic Barber Pole/Whirligig in Tin
19th Century Original Patriotic Barber Pole/Whirligig in Tin

19th Century Original Patriotic Barber Pole/Whirligig in Tin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fantastic great example of folk art has all original re,white and blue painted pole that

Category

20th Century American More Folk Art

Materials

Tin

Moby Dick and Captain Ahab Whirligig  by Stephen Ketchum
Moby Dick and Captain Ahab Whirligig  by Stephen Ketchum

Moby Dick and Captain Ahab Whirligig by Stephen Ketchum

By Stephen Ketchum

Located in Nantucket, MA

Moby Dick and Captain Ahab Whirligig carved and painted on Nantucket by Stephen Ketchum, c.1981

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Vintage 1980s American Primitive Weathervanes

Materials

Metal

20th Century Original Painted Nautical Whirligig
20th Century Original Painted Nautical Whirligig

20th Century Original Painted Nautical Whirligig

Located in Los Angeles, CA

boat. Hand nailed and painted in brown, rust, cream and navy blue, this piece is Americana folk art at

Category

20th Century American Nautical Objects

Materials

Iron, Metal

Colonial British Soldier Whirligig
Colonial British Soldier Whirligig

Colonial British Soldier Whirligig

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H 14.57 in W 13.78 in D 3.55 in

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 Sculptures and Carvings

American Soldier Whirligig by Contemporary Artist Will Kautz
American Soldier Whirligig by Contemporary Artist Will Kautz

American Soldier Whirligig by Contemporary Artist Will Kautz

By Will Kautz

Located in Nantucket, MA

American soldier whirligig by K. William Kautz. Hand carved and painted with delicately muted

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2010s American Primitive Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Old Windmill Whirligig

Old Windmill Whirligig

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H 25.5 in W 18 in D 53 in

Old Windmill Whirligig

Located in Stamford, CT

Fine example of American Folk Art. Fine, all original, antique carved wood and sculptured windmill

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Late 19th Century Whirligig

Late 19th Century Whirligig

Located in Culver City, CA

Late 19th century whirligig of a man with exposed mechanical components

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Antique 19th Century Folk Art Sculptures

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Whirligig Figure of Policeman 19th Century
Whirligig Figure of Policeman 19th Century

Whirligig Figure of Policeman 19th Century

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Whirligig Figure of Policeman 19th Century

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Whirligig in the shape of policeman.

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Folky Original Painted Sailor  Whirligig on Iron Mount
Folky Original Painted Sailor  Whirligig on Iron Mount

Folky Original Painted Sailor Whirligig on Iron Mount

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This sailor has a wonderful old worn patina and the original painted sailor flags of which are made of tin. This fun and folky 20thc sailor whiriligig is mounted on a custom made bl...

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20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Fantastic 1930's Handmade Sailor Whirligig On Original Stand
Fantastic 1930's Handmade Sailor Whirligig On Original Stand

Fantastic 1930's Handmade Sailor Whirligig On Original Stand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This handmade & painted folky sailor whirligig on the original wood stand that was made for it.Yes

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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Sculptures

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Pine

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19th Century Working Shorebird Decoy

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Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

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Large Antique Steer Weathervane c. 1880

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$17,000

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Located in Lancaster, PA

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Folk Art Whirligig For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic folk art whirligig available at 1stDibs. Each folk art whirligig for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and pine. Your living room may not be complete without a folk art whirligig — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A folk art whirligig is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. A well-made folk art whirligig has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Stephen Ketchum and Will Kautz are consistently popular.

How Much is a Folk Art Whirligig?

Prices for a folk art whirligig start at $390 and top out at $20,000 with the average selling for $1,775.

Finding the Right Folk Art for You

Folk art refers to a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Vintage, new and antique folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, portraiture and paintings, carnival art, quilts and duck decoys.

American folk art is frequently valued because of the traditional skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.

During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.

Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of folk art on 1stDibs.