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c.1910 American Folk Art Whirligig

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Midwestern US folk art whirligig with a sun (or full moon?) that rolls its eyes and gnashes its teeth, and an African American man with spinning legs running away from a charging billy goat. Wood and metal, with original paint. Approx. 48" L x 7 " W x 16" H. Provenance: the estate of John Long, highly regarded Virginia antiques dealer and collector.

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c.1910 American Folk Art Whirligig

Name: c.1910 American Folk Art Whirligig
SKU: 173712988
Price: 650 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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