Lot 543

American Folk Art Mustard Painted Iron Angel Gabriel Weathervane

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

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19th century, sheet Iron, angel figure in fine early surface with early mustard paint over earlier red, traces of gilding, angel depicted blowing his trumpet,  together with a modern wall mount, 14 in. long, 18-1/2 in. tall with stand

Provenance: Former collection of Howard A. Feldman; Private New England Collection

Note: This weathervane is Illustrated in Robert Bishop, American Folk Sculpture, page 61.

Condition

Fine early surface with wear and scattered rust, some losses at rod mount

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Former collection of Howard A. Feldman; Private New England Collection