AMER AUGUST 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, August 24, 2015.
TWO UNCLE SAM WHIRLYGIGS BY KENT GUTZMEN AND A CARVED AND PAINTED ALMS BOX. 1) 13-1/2" h x 6-1/2" w x 6-1/2" d. The Spanish Colonial style alms box has a arched door with replaced lock and key. The back having an interesting deep carving of a painted woman praying over human heads and crosses. A rounded ribbed border, handle affixed to back. 2) 36-1/2" h, folky Uncle Sam painted and carved wood whirlygig. Signed "K. Gutzmen 00". 3) 26-1/2" h, painted and carved whirlygig, Signed "Kent Gutzmen" and "K.G.". SIZE: As noted above. PROVENANCE: From the personal estate collection of John W. Armiger Jr. CONDITION: 1) Restored. 2) Simulated wear with great look. 3) Simulated wear with great look. 49055-143 (2,200-2,600) WAG0