03-03-201303-03-2013
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2640BBoston
March 3, 2013 10:00 AMCalender
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Molded Copper Ewe Weathervane

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$9,225$7,500
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2640BLocation: BostonDate / Time: March 03, 2013 10:00AM

Description:

Molded Copper Ewe Weathervane, America, late 19th century, textured sheet copper flattened full-body standing figure with sheet copper ears, mounted on a copper rod, weathered verdigris surface, (imperfections),overall ht. 23, lg. 28 in.
Estimate $8,000-12,000

1 x 1/2 in. hole at top of neck where previous mounting rod probably poked through, seam separation along one foreleg from previous mounting, about eight repaired bullet holes with solder and touched up with paint.


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