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Vollis Simpson Folk Art Whirligig

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Vollis Simpson Folk Art Whirligig: Whirligig with a lite house and boat propellers. made by Vollis Simpson born 1919 died 2013. He lived and worked in Lucama, NC. 26" x 13"

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Vollis Simpson. Large Sawing Whirligig.: Vollis Simpson. (1919-2013). No visible signature. Large Sawing Whirligig. Welded metal construction with paint and mixed media. Environmental weathering, otherwise excellent condition. 32" w x 52" lo

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VOLLIS SIMPSON (1919 - 2013) whirligig: very large impressive size whirligig, environmental metal art, 54"H x 32"W

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VOLLIS SIMPSON (1919 - 2013) WHIRLIGIG: paint on metal. Large size. 34" x 21" - rare version with a horse.

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Vollis Simpson. Blue and White Bi-Plane Whirligig.: Vollis Simpson. Blue and White Bi-Plane Whirligig. 2015. Signed and Dated. Paint on metal and wood construction. Excellent condition. 24" long x 16" w x 18" h. Est. $800-1,200. Buyer is responsible fo

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Vollis Simpson. Dual Engine Whirligig Plane.: Vollis Simpson. Dual Engine Whirligig Plane. 1990. Signed and dated. Paint on metal and wood construction. One fan blade bent, otherwise excellent condition. 43" long x 31" w x 12" h. Est. $800-1,200.

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Vollis Simpson. Cow Whirligig.: Vollis Simpson. Cow Whirligig. Not signed. Paint on welded metal. Lots of paint loss to fans, otherwise good to fair condition. 28" x 19.5" x 13" diameter with base. Est. $300-500. Buyer is responsibl

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Vollis Simpson. Tall, Medium and Tiny Whirligigs.: Vollis Simpson. Tall, Medium and Tiny Whirligigs. Only the tiny one is signed. Three Welded metal constructions with paint and mixed media. Minor environmental weathering, otherwise excellent conditio

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Vollis Simpson Whirly Gig: signed and dated. Great paint. Stayed inside most of its life with the collector that purchased directly from the artist. Total height 24.5" width 15"

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Whirligig with a bass fish jumping through weeds and a boat propeller. made by Vollis Simpson born 1919 died 2013. He lived and worked in Lucama, NC. 26" x 13"

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Vollis Simpson Folk Art Whirligig

Name: Vollis Simpson Folk Art Whirligig
SKU: 92626001
Price: 275 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $400

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