August Americana
Description:
Carved and Painted Pine Uncle Sam Whirligig, America, c. 1930, with white top hat, star-decorated jacket, and red and white striped pants, ht. 25 3/4, wd. 12 3/4 in.
Provenance: Collection of Howard and Jean Lipman, Sotheby's, Sale 4730Y, November 14, 1981, Lot 133.
Estimate $2,000-3,000
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Stephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
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