A Carved and Painted Wood Marching Band Cymbal Player Whirligig
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A Carved and Painted Wood Marching Band Cymbal Player Whirligig
In the manner of Rocco Pavese (Italian/American, 1852-1950), Western Michigan, 19th Century
with elaborately worked shoes, leather collar, moustache, and belt.
Overall height 33 1/2 inches; height of figure 28 5/8 inches.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Provenance:
Private collector, Western Michigan;
Found in upstate New York.
U.S. City Directories record a Rocco Pavese in Saginaw, Michigan as early as 1887. Born in Italy around 1852, he immigrated to the United States in 1868. By 1908, Pavese appears to have relocated to Grand Rapids and is most frequently listed as a musician. Pavese died on November 26, 1950.
In the manner of Rocco Pavese (Italian/American, 1852-1950), Western Michigan, 19th Century
with elaborately worked shoes, leather collar, moustache, and belt.
Overall height 33 1/2 inches; height of figure 28 5/8 inches.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Provenance:
Private collector, Western Michigan;
Found in upstate New York.
U.S. City Directories record a Rocco Pavese in Saginaw, Michigan as early as 1887. Born in Italy around 1852, he immigrated to the United States in 1868. By 1908, Pavese appears to have relocated to Grand Rapids and is most frequently listed as a musician. Pavese died on November 26, 1950.
Condition
In overall fine and stable condition. Retaining original paint. Minor paint losses and surface wear, consistent with age. Repaired crack to proper right arm at shoulder.Â
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A Carved and Painted Wood Marching Band Cymbal Player Whirligig
Estimate $800 - $1,200
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