$1,300
Carved and Painted Wooden Military Officer Whirligig, probably America, late 19th century, the figure wearing a black helmet, a red jacket with cream colored epaulets, the sleeves with black chevrons, black pants and shoes, mounted on a wooden disk, (minor wear), ht. 22 1/4 in. Literature: This whirligig is illustrated in American Country: FOLK ART. Created by Rebus, Inc., published by Time-Life Books, 1990, on the cover and on p. 150. some age splits on chest and disk base, scattered paint losses.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2006-02-19