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American Folk Art Cowboy and Horse Whirligig

$5,000
£3,822.77
€4,403.05
CA$7,006.53
A$7,822.14
CHF 4,098.68
MX$95,750.61
NOK 52,053.29
SEK 49,079.65
DKK 32,860.45
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About the Item

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 resting on an iron pole. Great display piece.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 76 in (193.04 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 24 in (60.96 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Iron,Sheet Metal,Hand-Painted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Paint loss throughout. But remaining paint is very sturdy. Some of the horses slide off mount and can easily be put back. Please email or call with any questions.
  • Seller Location:
    Santa Monica, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU873412862042

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