August Americana
Description:
Sheet Iron Temperance Weathervane, America, early 19th century, the silhouette figure with unkempt long hair, pierced eye and outstretched arm holding a large bottle, mounted on a vertical rod and custom stand, weathered surface with vestiges of paint, ht. 26, lg. 21 in.
Provenance: Stephen Score, 2001.
Estimate $3,000-5,000
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.
Stephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
American Furniture & Decorative Arts
From the heart of New England, the American Furniture & Decorative Arts department regularly uncovers treasures with rich and enduring history and hosts auctions to world-wide renown.