Premier Auction - Session II - November 18, 2023 | Lot 1008-1473
Sat, Nov 18, 2023 09:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 1230
Full Body Copper Sulky Weathervane of "American Girl" Horse
Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000
Sold for
$6,500
Sold Price excludes BP
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 |
attributed to J.W. Fiske & Co., circa 1880, copper with molded zinc head, striding horse pulling a sulky and rider, separately cast and molded reigns and tack, mounted on modern H form stand, overall 24 x 44-1/2 x 12 in.
Provenance: Michael Whittemore Antiques; Fred Giampietro
Note: "American Girl" was a standardbred racehorse born in 1862 in Peekskill. Though born "weak-jointed, loose-gaited," and "the worst-looking, crooked-legged filly that was ever foaled in Peekskill," she eventually became a well-known racer and prominent example of the breed, valued at $25,000 and winning 52 races over the course of her career. After her tragic death during a race in 1875, J.W. Fiske & Co., among other manufacturers, was inspired to create a weathervane after her image.
Condition
very fine overall condition, retains a fine richly colored verdigris surface, probable bullet hole through rider's back/shoulder, visible solder at neck, mane, tail, and joints, some separations at seams, crack and solder repair to one wheel with later crack
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Michael Whittemore Antiques; Fred Giampietro
