Anders "Andy" Lunde (NC, 1915-2004), Custom Folk Art Whirligig

Late 20th century, custom designed for Joe Rowand, depicting him as the art dealer, carved and painted wood, metal and paper.

19 x 22 x 14 in.

From the Collection of Joe Rowand, Chapel Hill, NC

A whirligig by Andy Lunde (also known as Anders) is housed in the Smithsonian American Art Museum. "[My art brings me] the pleasure of seeing things develop out of a block of wood. Michelangelo used to say there's soul in this stuff. I feel that way, too." Anders Lunde, Carolina Meadows press release, "Whirligigs: Carved into His Heart" (August 2002).

Good operating condition.