Our Premier Autumn Auction | Session I | October 21, 2025
Tue, Oct 21, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 91
Rare Molded and Gilt Copper and Zinc Running Horse Weathervane
Estimate: $20,000 - $25,000
Sold for
$14,000
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. Howard & Co., Bridgewater, Massachusetts, probably second half 19th century, in heavy cast zinc and molded copper, patinated surface with gilding over verdigris, the front with faint traces of red pigment, 37-1/2 in. long, 19-1/2 in. high including modern stand
Provenance: Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois
Note: This dynamic running horse form is rare among surviving J. Howard attributed examples. One example is formerly in the collection of John Gordon, Sold Christie's New York, 19 January 1999 lot 396 for $68,500; Another example from the collection of Dorothy Kaufman is illustrated in Miller, The Art of the Weathervane, p. 21-22.
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Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois
A striking form that presents very well. Later gilding with wear over verdigris, zinc elements with some very small areas of infill and possible repair especially on top of nose (possibly as made, see detailed images), complex surface history with some small areas of accretion that may be traces of original gilding (see details of nose), leg solders are stable but fragile. Please refer to the detailed photos or preview in person and make your own assessment.
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