Description:
Gilt Molded Copper and Cast Zinc Pig Weathervane, America, late 19th century, molded sheet copper flattened full-body figure with cast zinc head and curled tail the head with applied sheet copper ears, mounted on a copper rod, weathered gilt surface with verdigris, with metal stand, (minor imperfections),overall ht. 20 1/2, lg. 35 1/2 in.
Estimate $15,000-25,000
: Puncture u.l., scattered paint loss, stable craquelure. The puncture at u.l. is about 1/2 in. dia. located in the background to the left of her face, and one very small puncture in her left facing eye area, both with a piece of tape placed on the back of the canvas.
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