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Auction 54, Sunshine & Sales, March 31st

Tue, Mar 31, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 129

Vintage American Folk Art Whirligig Depicting Man Chopping Wood

Estimate: $200 - $300

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$0 $5
$50 $10
$150 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$4,000 $500
$15,000 $1,000
$50,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

Charming vintage American folk art whirligig featuring a hand crafted figure of a man actively chopping wood. The painted wooden figure is mounted on a horizontal beam with a metal wind driven propeller at the rear, designed to animate the chopping motion when turned by the wind. The figure is dressed in a hat, red shirt, and dark trousers, with a small log positioned beneath the raised axe. A delightful example of traditional American yard art and kinetic folk sculpture, showcasing handcrafted ingenuity and rustic charm.

Dimensions: H20in L18in W13in

Condition Report: Good vintage condition with wear consistent with age and outdoor display. Paint loss, surface wear, and weathering present. Metal propeller shows oxidation. Mechanism appears intact; wind function not tested.

American folk art, vintage whirligig, wood chopper sculpture, yard art, kinetic wind toy, painted wooden figure, Americana décor, handmade folk sculpture, rustic outdoor art, collectible folk art

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