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Steve Armstrong (American, 20th C.) Whimsical Whirligig

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Steve Armstrong (American, 20th C.) Whimsical Whirligig

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Steve Armstrong (American, 20th C.) "Grim Rover," 1997, whimsical whirligig. Day of the Dead themed sculpture, carved wood and paint, signed, titled and dated. Provenance: Turner Auctions, San Francisco, CA, October 22, 2017, Lot 201. Size: 32'' x 33'' x 16'' (81 x 84 x 41 cm). Property from the Jim and Kit Horne Collection.

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Steve Armstrong (American, 20th C.) Whimsical Whirligig

Name: Steve Armstrong (American, 20th C.) Whimsical Whirligig
SKU: 124217996
Price: 550 USD
Availability: InStock

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