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Lot 742

Very Large Molded Copper Eagle Form Weathervane

Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500

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

American, 20th century, large hollow body spread wing form with open beak, resting on a ball form support above a directional arrow, now rotating on a later iron base, overall height 38-1/2 in. including stand, length of directional 47 in., wingspan 47-1/2 in.

Provenance: Private Collection, Beaufort, South Carolina

Condition

likely resurfaced with surface wear and gilding losses, some areas with gold paint, likely lacking lower directional feather, one minor dent to ball, deep rust and corrosion to later iron base, possible repairs at feet (other possible repairs obscured by later surface), minor bending to feather tips