Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Premier Auction - Session II

Sat, Mar 26, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 744

American Zinc and Molded Copper Ram Form 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

late 19th century, merino ram with cast zinc head and molded body, original surface with traces of gilding, on a wrought iron support, 24-3/4 x 28-1/2 in., now mounted on a modern black finished stand, 27-1/2 x 33 x 10 in. overall

Provenance: Downtown Gallery; Property sold to benefit the American Folk Art Museum

Condition

lacking horns, old original surface with extensive surface wear and scattered dents, some old solder repairs at seams, corrosion at iron mount, extensive surface losses to modern wooden stand

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