vollis-simpson-nc-1919-2013-folk-art-airplane-whirligig
Lot 1144
Vollis Simpson (NC, 1919-2013), Folk Art Airplane Whirligig
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
A red prop plane turns on a rod attached to a small spoked tire rim, unsigned.

21 1/2 x 16 x 15 in., H 21.5 in. x W 16 in. x D 15 in.

From the Estate of the late Steve Leder, Wilson, North Carolina

Vollis Simpson was an outsider artist who created kinetic works form found parts, then painted them bright colors. He began making these sculptures on his family's farm outside of Wilson which is now known as "Whirligig Park".

Good, not displayed outdoors.