Exceptional Whirligig, Arthur Sauvé, Maxville, On.
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An exceptional "man on a bicycle" whirligig by Arthur Sauvé, Maxville, Ontario, Intricately made with articulated joints allowing the figure to pedal as the wind turns the multi-bladed wooden propeller. Sauvé made a few such whirligigs (one in the Canadian Museum of History) and this is one of the best examples with excellent detail and original varnished surface. Third quarter, 20th century., H: 37"; W/L: 19"; D/P: 23". FRANCAIS: Exceptionnel virevent "homme sur un vélo" par Arthur Sauvé, Maxville, Ont., fabrication complexe des articulations permettant à la figure de pédaler lorsque le vent fait tourner les pales en bois. Sauvé a fait quelques virevent de ce type (un au Musée canadien de l'histoire) celui-ci est l'un des meilleurs exemples, excellents détails, surface vernie d'origine. Troisième quart du 20e siècle.
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Exceptional Whirligig, Arthur Sauvé, Maxville, On.
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