RARE NANTUCKET SLEIGHRIDE FOLK ART WEATHERVANE.

RARE NANTUCKET SLEIGHRIDE FOLK ART WEATHERVANE. Late 19th/early 20th century, New England. Depicting a sperm whale with open jaw dragging a whaling dory with three primitive figures within. The figures each with cap, the whale carved with prominent teeth and lower jaw. Surfaces with dry, crusty black paint. SIZE: Approximately 11″ h x 56-1/2″ l. PROVENANCE: Sold at Cyr auctions- the Berdan collection. Now a part of a Waterville, Maine collection. CONDITION: Surfaces as previously stated. Loss to upper fluke of tail. Loss of one figure in boat. Oar locks and tiller absent. 9-29602 (10,000-20,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2013

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
	2043	$8,295.00	RARE NANTUCKET SLEIGHRIDE FOLK ART WEATHERVANE. Late 19th/early 20th century, New England. Depicting a sperm whale with open jaw dragging a whaling dory with three primitive figures within. The figures each with cap, the whale carved with prominent teeth and lower jaw. Surfaces with dry, crusty black paint. SIZE: Approximately 11″ h x 56-1/2″ l. PROVENANCE: Sold at Cyr auctions- the Berdan collection. Now a part of a Waterville, Maine collection. CONDITION: Surfaces as previously stated. Loss to upper fluke of tail. Loss of one figure in boat. Oar locks and tiller absent. 9-29602 (10,000-20,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2013 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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