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The Highly Important Faneuil Family Molded Copper Full-Bodied Grasshopper Weathervane, Attributed to Shem Drowne (1683-1774), Boston, Massachusetts, Circa 1740

Auction Closed

January 23, 04:26 PM GMT

Estimate

300,000 - 500,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

The Highly Important Faneuil Family Molded Copper Full-Bodied Grasshopper Weathervane

Attributed to Shem Drowne (1683-1774)

Boston, Massachusetts

Circa 1740


Weathered to an all-over verdigris and with traces of gilding.


Height 42 1/2 in. by Width 6 3/4 in. by Depth 50 in.