8′ Hand Carved B-36 Peacemaker World War 2 Folk Art Airplane

Period

1920-1949

Dimensions

W.	96 in;	H.	17 in;	D.	67.5 in;
W.	243.84 cm;	H.	43.18 cm;	D.	171.45 cm;

Description

This is a huge and 8′ wide, hand carved model of a B-36 Peacemaker bomber airplane. Carved by hand by a former WW2 pilot from solid hard wood and hand assembled in 1949, it is a unique folk art airplane. The entire plane is finished in a metallic silver wash. Attached are four large eye hooks for hanging. The unusual rear seated propellors of this B-36 spin freely.

Styles / Movements

Americana, Folk Art

Dealer Reference Number

8hcBPWW@FAT

Incollect Reference Number

160163