LARGE WHIMSICAL WHIRLIGIG OF A POLICE OFFICER.

Second half 19th century, American. The figure carved from pine with a stylized conical element. Facial features with eyes, nose and pronounced lips and chin joined to the body carved from the solid. Arms pivoting on iron rod originally carved with extended forearms, now mostly absent. Figure originally carved with helmet, uniform tunic, trousers and boots mounted on a cross member support swiveling on an iron rod. The whole on a conical wood stand in red paint with a stenciled letter “S” in mustard paint. SIZE: 46″ h overall x 12″ w x 7″ d. CONDITION: Old if not original painted surfaces remain visible but heavily weathered and appear untouched with losses and cracks to helmet with losses to brim and weathered cracks. Face with loss of nose. Arms with losses to forearms as noted. Loss to front of right foot. 50552-6 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2402

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2402	$0.00	LARGE WHIMSICAL WHIRLIGIG OF A POLICE OFFICER. Second half 19th century, American. The figure carved from pine with a stylized conical element. Facial features with eyes, nose and pronounced lips and chin joined to the body carved from the solid. Arms pivoting on iron rod originally carved with extended forearms, now mostly absent. Figure originally carved with helmet, uniform tunic, trousers and boots mounted on a cross member support swiveling on an iron rod. The whole on a conical wood stand in red paint with a stenciled letter “S” in mustard paint. SIZE: 46″ h overall x 12″ w x 7″ d. CONDITION: Old if not original painted surfaces remain visible but heavily weathered and appear untouched with losses and cracks to helmet with losses to brim and weathered cracks. Face with loss of nose. Arms with losses to forearms as noted. Loss to front of right foot. 50552-6 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2402 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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LARGE WHIMSICAL WHIRLIGIG OF A POLICE OFFICER.