Description:
Molded Gilt Copper Fish Weathervane, America, early to mid-20th century, full-body figure with molded scale details and corrugated copper fins, with stand, (minor imperfections),overall ht. 15, lg. 36 in.
Provenance: Edith Halpert, American Folk Art Gallery, New York.
Estimate $4,000-6,000
There is an unobtrusive 1/2 in. split in the uppermost fin on the fish's back.
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