$16,250
Molded and Gilded Sheet Copper Horse and Sulky Weathervane, J. L. Mott Iron Works, New York, c. 1890, full-body form with reins and whip, the rider on a two-wheel sulky, with custom stand, ht. 23, lg. 41 in. Literature: Weathervanes, Three Centuries of a Pennsylvania Folk Art Tradition, p. 41, no. 39. Exhibitions: Weathervanes, Three Centuries of a Pennsylvania Folk Art Tradition, PHMC Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, March-December 31, 2016; and Racing, A Need for Speed, Mercer Museum & Fonthill Castle, May 12-September 9, 2018. Estimate $8,000-12,000 very minor seam separation in one leg and around top of head/ears. Structurally appears to be in very nice condition. 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
