Richmond, Virginia Premier Auction
Sat, Nov 9, 2019 09:00AM EST
Lot 90
A Fine American Folk Art Horse Weathervane
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
late 19th century, galvanized metal with wrought iron bracing, set in an early wooden stand, 44-® x 30-® iSee Literature: Robert Bishop and Patricia Coblentz, A Gallery of American Weathervanes and Whirligigs, E.P. Dutton, 1981, plate 119, page 72, ill.Steve Miller, The Art of the Weathervane, Schiffer Publishing Ltd., 1984, page 108, ill.Provenance: Chester Dentan, Marna Anderson Gallery, New York; Ricco-Johnson Gallery, New York; Van Dusen & Schuman, San Ansetino, California; Private Collection, Jacksonville, Florida
old split at tail attachment, losses at nose and tip of one ear, other scattered bending and dents, typical surface wear and weathering, wooden support with extensive cracks and distress
Condition
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