Premier Auction - Session II
Sat, Mar 26, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 743
American Folk Art Molded Tin Peafowl Weathervane
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
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 |
19th century, tin or sheet iron body, in the form of a peafowl with cut feather tail, pierced eye and applied crown, original surface with traces of white paint, 23-1/4 x 25-1/2 in., now mounted on modern black finished stand, with stand 26-3/4 x 24 in.
Provenance: Downtown Gallery; Property sold to benefit the American Folk Art Museum
Note: Documentation shows that this weathervane was found n Maine and resembles the Vermont Peacock weathervanes in a number of New England Collections including the Shelburne Museum.
Condition
crown resoldered with dents and distress, scattered dents, bending, and paint losses overall, modern stand with paint losses and crazing
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