Antique Folk Art Whirligig Mechanical Figure
Located in Dekalb, IL
Handcrafted folk art whirligig constructed from carved and assembled wood elements, designed as a
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Antique Folk Art Whirligig Mechanical Figure
Located in Dekalb, IL
Handcrafted folk art whirligig constructed from carved and assembled wood elements, designed as a
Wood
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
Wood, Paint
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
Pine, Paint
Assembly Line Folk Art Whirligig
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Amazing eight man assembly line whirligig. Attributed to an auto worker in Detroit. Fantastic
Wood
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
Wood
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
Pine
Folk Art Primitive Whirligig
Located in London, GB
Folk Art Primitive whirligig, circa 19th century (Working moving item) This lot is a very
Metal
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
Pine
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
Metal
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
Iron, Sheet Metal
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
Copper
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
Pine
Late 19th Century Folk Art Whimsical Man in a Bowler Hat Whirligig
Located in Nantucket, MA
Late 19th Century Folk Art Whimsical Man in a Bowler Hat Whirligig, circa 1900 or earlier, a hand
Wood
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
Wood
$2,800
H 40.5 in W 30.5 in D 8 in
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
Pine
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...
Sheet Metal
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
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
Wood
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
Wood
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
Wood
Patriotic Flag Whirligig
Located in Lancaster, PA
Celebrate American craftsmanship with this charming c. 1940 patriotic whirligig. Crafted from wood
Paint
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
Wood
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
Pine
$950
H 8 in W 13.5 in D 12.75 in
Early 20th Century Folk Art Hand-Carved and Painted Wooden Airplane Weathervane
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handmade Folk Art mounted airplane weathervane/whirligig with a functional, spinning propeller (ca
Metal, Aluminum
Antique American Folk Art Whirligig
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique American Folk Art whirligig.
Metal
American Folk Art Whirligig
Located in Hershey, PA
Whirligig depicting a Civil War or Indian Wars period officer.
Wood, Pigment
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...
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
Wood
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
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
Wood
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.
Steel
Anonymous | Horse and Rider Whirligig
Located in Wyomissing, PA
Wooden horse and rider whirligig
Wood
Unavailable
H 84 in W 36 in D 28 in
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
Wood
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
Anonymous |Velocipede Whirligig | New England
Located in Wyomissing, PA
Velocipede Whirligig
Metal
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 ...
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.
Wood
Keystone Cop Double Sided Whirligig
Located in Hadley, MA
Excellent pine whirligig carving of Fatty Arbuckle, the famous Keystone Cop. All original
Pine
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
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
Pine
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
Pine
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
Pine, Paint
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
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
Wood
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
Wood
Sold
H 17.25 in W 12 in D 7.25 in
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
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
Wood
"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
Wood, Paint
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
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
Tin, Lead
Patriotic Whirligig
Located in Nantucket, MA
A patriotic whirligig, folksy figural carving of a man dressed in a blue jacket, red trousers
Wood
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
Metal
American 19th Century Large Whirligig
Located in Culver City, CA
American 19th century large whirligig.
Wood
American 19th Century Large Whirligig
Located in Culver City, CA
American 19th century large whirligig.
Wood
Nantucket Sperm Whale Whirligig
Located in Nantucket, MA
Nantucket Sperm Whale Weather Vane Whirligig, having slender hand-whittled flukes with great
Wood
English Penny Farthing Whirligig
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Extraordinary 20th century whirligig, elongated figure painted mixed media over timber, riding a
Copper, Iron
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
Metal
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
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
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
Wool
"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...
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.
Sheet Metal
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
Wood
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
Wood
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
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
Brass
1930'S AFRO-AMERICAN FOLKY ORIGINAL PAINTED WHIRLIGIG
Located in Los Angeles, CA
IRON MOUNT.A GREAT ADDITION TO ANY FOLK ART COLLECTION.
Metal
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
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
Pine
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.
Wood
Late 19th Century Oversized Whirligig of a Man
Located in Culver City, CA
Late 19th Century Whirligig of a man, primitive, incredible form.
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
Tin
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
Metal
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
Iron, Metal
Colonial British Soldier Whirligig
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Colonial British soldier (Sergeant) whirligig, hand-carved painted wood, English, circa 1900.
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
Wood
Old Windmill Whirligig
Located in Stamford, CT
Fine example of American Folk Art. Fine, all original, antique carved wood and sculptured windmill
Late 19th Century Whirligig
Located in Culver City, CA
Late 19th century whirligig of a man with exposed mechanical components
Metal
Whirligig Figure of Policeman 19th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Whirligig in the shape of policeman.
Wood, Paint
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...
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
Pine
Early 20th Century Folk Art French Weather-Vane Plane
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Folk Art French weather-vane plane. For sale in this lot is an early 20th century handmade Folk Art French weather-vane plane. This item is a complete original ...
Wood
Mid-Late 20th Century American Copper Pig Weathervane
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-to-late 20th-century American copper pig weathervane is full of charm and character, with a strong, graphic silhouette that captures the essence of this beloved barnyard ico...
Copper
Carousel Day of the Dead Ceramic Mexican Folk Art by Familia Castillo
By Marco Antonio Castillo
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Beautiful folk art piece made by La Familia Castillo. Handmade in clay and painted with acrylic paint. Day of the Dead theme. Created by master artisan Soledad Martha Hernández and...
Ceramic
1950's Papier mâché french theatre head
Located in Diest, BE
A 1950's rare original James Ensor style papier mâché theatre head. This item was obtained via a private collection (France).
Paper
Collection of Worldwide Traveler's Hand Carved Folk Art Masks
Located in Atlanta, GA
Collection of worldwide traveler's hand carved folk art masks, circa 1940s - 1970s, possibly earlier. We purchased the estate of an Atlanta Coca Cola executive, who traveled the worl...
Wood
Set of Eight Folk Art Carnival Punks / Knockdown Dolls
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Folk Art carnival punks / knockdown dolls composed of canvas forms lined with cotton fur supported by carved wood bases for added stability / weight, circa 1910. Whimsical double sid...
Canvas, Cotton, Wood
19th Century Weathervane Horse and Gentleman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice late 19 TH Century weathervane, the patina is so much nicer in person, it is made with a very old stand ALL SALES ARE FINAL, STORE CREDIT OR EXCHANGE ONLY
Copper
Large Antique Steer Weathervane c. 1880
Located in Lancaster, PA
Beautiful antique weathervane most likely by Cushing and White. Origin is New England c. 1880. This weathervane was purchased from Allan Katz Americana, Woodbridge, CT.
Copper
$850
H 18 in W 20.5 in D 4 in
American Folk Art Wood and Iron Farm Bureau Weathervane Advertising Sign
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Great looking cartoon Midwestern Americana weathervane. Farm Bureau Insurance started in 1921. This great piece most likely was a premium or advertising piece. Hand painted wood with...
Iron
Late 19th Century Fairground Knock Down Figure
Located in London, GB
Jeu De Massacre Fairground Figure One of the finest examples of a late 19th Century fairground knock down figure we have had the pleasure to obtain, in the form of what resembles...
Wood
American Folk Art Painted Iron Sailor Decoration
Located in Queens, NY
American Country (19/20th Century) Folk Art sculpture of a painted and decorated sailor holding two flags mounted on an iron balance beam.
Metal
Early 20th Century Folk Art Huntsman Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century folk art huntsman figure. A charming handcrafted folk-art figure of a huntsman. Constructed from pine, lead and leather this figure stands holding a metal riffl...
Pine
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.