UNUSUALLY RARE OWL WEATHERVANE.

American, circa 1900. Molded copper. Probably by J.L. Mott Iron Works, New York and Chicago. A family of five owls, arranged in descending order according to size, are perched on a fancifully scrolled display mount. Symbolizing wisdom, this group was quite likely from a school or library. See the 1892 J.L. Mott catalog, pg 63, Plate 144-Q, for an artist’s rendering of a very similar vane. Mounted on a museum stand. SIZE: 52″ h x 88″ l. PROVENANCE: From a private Midwestern collection. CONDITION: Very good with gilded surface that is largely intact and probably original. 9-94276 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 2224

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
	2224	$30,810.00	UNUSUALLY RARE OWL WEATHERVANE. American, circa 1900. Molded copper. Probably by J.L. Mott Iron Works, New York and Chicago. A family of five owls, arranged in descending order according to size, are perched on a fancifully scrolled display mount. Symbolizing wisdom, this group was quite likely from a school or library. See the 1892 J.L. Mott catalog, pg 63, Plate 144-Q, for an artist’s rendering of a very similar vane. Mounted on a museum stand. SIZE: 52″ h x 88″ l. PROVENANCE: From a private Midwestern collection. CONDITION: Very good with gilded surface that is largely intact and probably original. 9-94276 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 2224 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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UNUSUALLY RARE OWL WEATHERVANE.