FABULOUS FOLK ART IN EVANSTON

estate sale2 day sale 26 days away
  • Address The address for this sale in Evanston, IL 60201 will be available after 9:00am on Friday, April 25th, 2025.
Dates
Sat
Apr 26
10am to 3pm
Sun
Apr 27
11am to 3pm
Folk Art Noah’s Ark by Virgil Myers, dated 1995—all handmade with 97 pairs of animals, including kangaroos, crickets, ladybugs, hummingbirds, flying squirrels, fish, lobsters, all manner of birds, beavers, opossums, pandas, and more. Hailing from Wayne City IL, Myers started carving as a boy. A farmer by trade, Myers continued to created carved scenes throughout his life.

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FABULOUS FOLK ART IN EVANSTON—Part 1 Stuart Novy was a renowned ad man and creative director in Chicago, creating some of the most iconic TV commercials for Wrigley (“Pick A Pack of Juicy Fruit”) and we all remember Ron Popiel’s Chop-O-Matic. When Novy wasn't dreaming up ad campaigns, he was busy creating an amazing array of folk art sculpture and paintings in his home, as well seeking out works from other folk artists and amassing a wonderful collection of folk art and vintage toys. PRE-SALE APPOINTMENTS—Pre-sale appointments will be available. An email announcement will e sent out at a later...

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