An American folk art carved wood whirligig
Late 19th/early 20th century
The polychromed carved wood fisherman figure with kinetic arms and a cut-tin fish in one hand; mounted on an unfinished wood base
34" H x 13" W x 12.5" D
Provenance: Property of the American Broadcasting Company, New York
Walt Disney Co., Burbank, CA, acquired by corporate merger with the above
Private Collection, Los Angeles, CA, acquired from the above

Overall good condition with scattered scuffs, scratches, nicks, shrinkage cracks, indentations, and separation at joints commensurate with age. There is an overall craquelure and scattered losses to the paint surface throughout. As well, the right hand appears to have suffered a break. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.