Lot 273
  • 273

A Fine Molded and Gilded Copper Codfish Weathervane, Probably New England, late 19th Century

Estimate
10,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description

  • height 19 in.; width 36 in. (48.3 cm; 91.4 cm)
the full-bodied figure of the fish, with repousse scale, open mouth, full complement of fins, mounted in a black metal stand; with gilded surface; some repairs to dorsal fin.

Condition

as pictured; darker along dorsal fin on both sides
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