Rooster Weathervane Sells for $41,125 At Skinner's Auction of American Furniture and Decortive Arts.
In Skinner’s American Furniture and Decorative Arts Auction, held Sunday, June 8th, 2003, a late 19th century molded copper Hamburg rooster weathervane, attributed to L.W. Cushing & Sons, Waltham, Massachusetts, sold for $41,125.
Overall, the auction was highly successful, totally over $1.7 million - 36% over the high estimate for the auction. Attendance at the auction was tremendous, with very aggressive bidding from live, phone, order, and internet bidders.
Steve Fletcher, Executive Vice President and Skinner's Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts noted, “The overall success of the auction and the consistently strong prices in every category underscores Skinner’s long-held belief that the market for fresh, interesting, and beautiful material, modestly estimated, is stronger and more vibrant than ever. We’re very pleased with the continued success of our Boston auctions, where we’re seeing many old friends and welcoming new downtown buyers."
Other top lots in auction include:
- Lot 90, a William and Mary Tiger Maple Gate-leg Table sold for $47,000.
- Lot 93, a Gawen Brown Queen Anne Mahogany Tall Case Clock sold for $57,575.
- Cover Lot, Lot 108, a Federal Mahogany Flame Birch and Rosewood Veneer Desk Bookcase sold for $127,000.
- Lot 110, a Simon Willard Federal Mahogany and Inlaid Tall Case Clock sold for $41,125.
- Lot 125, a Portrait of the American Steamer Puritan by Fred Pansing (German/American, 1854-1912) sold for $52,875.
- Lot 190, Two 19th century American School Paintings, oils on canvas, Yachting Scenes depicting the America's Cup yachts sold for $55,225.00.
- Lot 208, A Redware Jug inscribed “Clinton Ware” sold for $37,600.
- Lot 1345, a Pewter Quart Mug attributed to David Melville sold for $25,850.
