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Lot 1283
Henry Darger (1892-1973), At Jennie Richee, Escape During Approach of New Storm, watercolor mixed media on paper
Estimate: 150,000-300,000 USD -
Lot 1227
Augustus “Gus” Wilson (1864-1950), Standing Tiger, carved and polychrome wood
Estimate: 250,000-500,000 USD
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Lot 1204
Probably Thomas J. White (1825-1905), Captain Jinks, carbed and polychrome pine
Estimate: 400,000-600,000 USD -
Lot 1201
J. Howard & Co., Grey Hound, molded copper and cast zinc weathervane with gold leaf
Estimate: 25,000-50,000 USD -
Lot 1255
American School, 19th century, Long-Billed Curlew, polychrome wood decoy
Estimate: 300,000-500,000 USD -
Lot 1243
Flying Horse, attributed to William F. Tuckerman, circa 1860, Boston, Massachusetts, molded and sheet copper weathervane
Estimate: 40,000-60,000 USD -
Lot 1249
American School, 19th century, Miss Liberty, polychrome wood
Estimate: 25,000-50,000 USD
Overview
Sotheby’s is delighted to offer the remarkable American folk art collection of David Teiger. In addition to Teiger’s great interest in contemporary art, he was a passionate collector of sculptural American folk art. Teiger’s folk art collection includes many exemplary examples of American weathervanes, including a Goddess of Liberty, a stag, and a leaping horse. He also collected remarkable ship figureheads, trade figures, and exquisite bird decoys.
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