IMPORTANT HOLLOW MOLDED COPPER GRASSHOPPER WEATHERVANE.

Last quarter 19th century attributed to L.W. Cushing & Sons, Waltham, MA. This fine and rare example with well detailed body and with strong verdigris surface. The grasshopper retains back spine and cardinals, now with museum stand. This form of grasshopper vane is pictured on pg. 18 of the 1852 “Catalog of Weathervanes Manufactured by L.W. Cushing“. For the sale of a similar example, reference Lot 268 “Important American Furniture, Folk Art, Silver, Prints and Decoys by Christie’s”, January 18, 2007, New York. SIZE: 27-1/2″ total h x 40-1/4″ l. PROVENANCE: The grasshopper vane was acquired from the previous owner from a barn near Aroura and Rising Sun Indiana, during a re-roofing of that barn 1995. Accompanying this lot are photographs of the barn Cupola and more information about the location. CONDITION: Very good, fine old patina. 9-94249 (75,000-100,000) – Lot 2204

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2204	$47,400.00	IMPORTANT HOLLOW MOLDED COPPER GRASSHOPPER WEATHERVANE. Last quarter 19th century attributed to L.W. Cushing & Sons, Waltham, MA. This fine and rare example with well detailed body and with strong verdigris surface. The grasshopper retains back spine and cardinals, now with museum stand. This form of grasshopper vane is pictured on pg. 18 of the 1852 “Catalog of Weathervanes Manufactured by L.W. Cushing“. For the sale of a similar example, reference Lot 268 “Important American Furniture, Folk Art, Silver, Prints and Decoys by Christie’s”, January 18, 2007, New York. SIZE: 27-1/2″ total h x 40-1/4″ l. PROVENANCE: The grasshopper vane was acquired from the previous owner from a barn near Aroura and Rising Sun Indiana, during a re-roofing of that barn 1995. Accompanying this lot are photographs of the barn Cupola and more information about the location. CONDITION: Very good, fine old patina. 9-94249 (75,000-100,000) – Lot 2204 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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IMPORTANT HOLLOW MOLDED COPPER GRASSHOPPER WEATHERVANE.