Sold for:
$4,288
$4,288
Molded Copper Hackney Stallion Weather Vane, J. W. Fiske, New York City, late 19th century, flattened full-body sheet copper figure mounted on a copper rod, original surface with traces of gilding and yellow sizing over dark brown patina and verdigris, including stand, (dents, losses to ears, three repaired bullet holes), overall ht. 29 3/4, lg. 30 1/2 in. Provenance: Vanderbilt Family, Oakland Farms, Portsmouth, Rhode Island. The head dented moreso on one side but dened on both sides.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2011-08-14
