$3,250
Molded Sheet Copper and Zinc Horse and Jockey Weathervane, possibly J. W. Fiske, New York, 1890s, full-body form with sheet copper reins and zinc horse head, with custom stand, ht. 18, lg. 31 in. Provenance: Diana Bittel. Exhibitions: Racing, A Need for Speed, Mercer & Fonthill Castle, May 12-September 9, 2018. Estimate $2,500-3,000 Traces of original gilding as well as areas of regilding, repaired bullet hole in the mane, one front leg with bend, one rear leg with a bend. Some short seam separations. Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2020-08-03
