Old Weathervanes Spin Big Prices
Copper stag weathervane, full body, leaping over shrub, old gilt surface, (antlers bent due to seam separation on head), probably Harris & Co., Boston, 1800s, 30 in. h. by 31 in. w., $18,750.
Weathervanes are authentic American art and have long been popular with collectors. Antique weathervanes are seen as native folk sculptures with great historic and aesthetic value. Even those in imperfect condition can sell for thousands of dollars, depending on the detailing, metal patina and rarity of the figural form. A recent Pook & Pook auction […]