Folk Art Whirligig

Handcrafted folk art whirligig constructed from carved and assembled wood elements, designed as a wind-powered kinetic figure.

Early 20th century Folk Art whirligig model We are proud to offer charming one-off example of an early 20th century Folk Art whirligig model.

Early 20th century Folk Art whirligig figure We are proud to offer a true example of an early 20th century whirligig figure.

Amazing eight man assembly line whirligig. Attributed to an auto worker in Detroit. Fantastic original dry paint surface. Crank turns and figures move perfectly.

Handcrafted folk art whirligig featuring a circular arrangement of painted American flags mounted on wire supports, rotating around a central axis.

Spectacular American Folk Art whirligig found in Rockford, IL. Wonderful dry surface paint on boxers.

A unique and very whimsical piece of folk art. Mounted on a chamfered wooden block.

Folk Art Primitive whirligig, circa 19th century (Working moving item) This lot is a very rare and unique handmade functioning 19th century Folk Art whirligig.

Early 20th Century English Folk-art Policeman Whirligig Figure An early 20th Century hand carved English folk-art policeman whirligig figure.

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Mechanical Whirligig Figure This quirky and highly sculptural early 20th Century American folk art mechanical whirligig figure is stood on ...

Tall one of a kind cowboy and horse spinning whirligig American Folk Art piece. Most likely from a larger folk art environment.

Mid 20th century Folk Art cowboy Rodeo Whirligig, circa 1940s to 50s, comprising four carved and painted cowboys mounted on horseback riding in a circle as turned by the wind.

Large figural standing officer or Policeman whirligig. Its hand-carved from Pine and handprinted black and white. The face is plain yet skillfully carved with painted facial features...

Late 19th Century Folk Art Whimsical Man in a Bowler Hat Whirligig, circa 1900 or earlier, a hand carved and painted figure with applied features, quite the dandy in his red coat wit...

Ubiquitous 20th century theme for whirligigs, this example depicts a woman churning butter, with the action being driven by wind powered four blade propellers in the front. As the wi...

Truly an exceptional piece of New England folk art. The piece remains in extremely strong, stable condition - the extent of weathering is gloriously obvious in the photographs.

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...

Figural standing sailor whirligig, carved from Pine wearing a white hat with metal brim, a blue sailor’s middy with scarf, striped red and white undershirt, white trousers and black...

Carved and painted wooden soldier whirligig. Early 20th century American. Soldier has a leather hat with wooden brim. Presented on simple custom museum stand.

Charming whirligig depicting a figure resembling Uncle Sam sawing a log mounted to a wooden base. Hand carved, painted, and assembled with applied facial details. When manually turne...

Len Norman, American 20th century the fireman. Assembled and painted wood whirligig depicting a fireman with Dalmatian Measure: 21" x 25" x 18".

Celebrate American craftsmanship with this charming c. 1940 patriotic whirligig. Crafted from wood and metal, this delightful piece features two men and an American flag, capturing a...

Len Norman, American 20th century) the prestidigitator. Assembled and painted whirligig depicting a magician and body sawing act Measures: 23" x 27" x 12".  

Early 20th century American double sided whirligig figure A brilliant example of early 20th century American Folk Art.

Handmade Folk Art mounted airplane weathervane/whirligig with a functional, spinning propeller (ca.