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Early 20th Century Carved and Painted Wood Whirligig

$1,600
£1,209.40
€1,389.82
CA$2,227.99
A$2,478.55
CHF 1,299.29
MX$30,287.25
NOK 16,544.78
SEK 15,574.62
DKK 10,374.46
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About the Item

Carved and painted wooden soldier whirligig. Early 20th century American. Soldier has a leather hat with wooden brim. Presented on simple custom museum stand.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)Width: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Good condition for environmental piece. Please see images.
  • Seller Location:
    Santa Monica, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU87346860023

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