American Flag and Arm and Hammer Weathervane

Description:

American Flag and Arm and Hammer Weathervane, America, third quarter 19th century, the silhouetted sheet copper image of a waving American flag with a full-body extended arm holding a hammer in clenched hand, topped by a ball finial, old surface of gilding and later silver paint, on stand, ht. 25 1/2, lg. 65 in.

Provenance: Betty Sterling, Randolph, Vermont; Auction of Bernard M. Barenholtz Collection of Important American Folk Art, Sotheby's, New York, January 27, 1990; Skinner, American Furniture & Decorative Arts, August 15, 1999; to a private Massachusetts collection.

Literature: Robert Bishop, American Folk Sculpture, p. 146, illustrated.

Note: This weathervane may have been on a Mechanics Guild Hall.
Estimate $20,000-30,000


The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). 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 Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Keywords