Rooster Vane
Swelled Copper Rooster Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
20th Century gilded swell bodied copper rooster weather vane on modern stand. Rooster standing atop
Category
20th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Early 20th Century 3 dimensional copper American rooster weather vane on more modern stand
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Early 20th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Copper rooster weather vane with directional arrow and N W S E. On more modern base. Arrow and ball
Category
Early 20th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
19thc Rooster Sheet Iron Weather Vane Mounted
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc original painted sheet iron weather vane on custom iron mount. This folky weather vane came
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Weathervanes
Materials
Iron
19th Century 3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th Century American cast copper full bodied rooster weather vane attributed to Vermont. Green
Category
Antique 1890s American Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
19th Century 3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Three dimensional copper rooster weather vane on directional arrow. Mounted on base. Multiple coats
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Antique 1890s American Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
19th Century 3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Molded sheet copper rooster weather vane. Flattened full bodied form with molded body and feather
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
19th Century 3 Dimensional Copper Rooster Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th Century American full bodied copper rooster weather vane with gilded and red overpaint and
Category
Antique 1890s American Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
American Copper and Zinc Head Rooster Weather Vane
Located in Hollywood, SC
American copper full bodied "Gamecock Rooster" weather vane with zinc head, spurred legs, and
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Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes
Rooster Weather Vane in Tin and Iron on Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handcrafted rooster weather vane on a wood plank base. This is a early hand cutout vane.
Category
Antique 1890s American Country Weathervanes
Materials
Sheet Metal
19th Century Folky Iron Rooster Weather Vane on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic folky rooster is mounted on a custom-made iron stand. This sheet iron rooster is in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Patinated Copper Rooster Weather Vane with Cardinal Points
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique weather vane was created in Normandy, France, circa 1860. The traditional
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Country Animal Sculptures
Materials
Copper
H 30 in W 23 in D 17.5 in
Three Dimensional Mallard Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source.
Weathervanes, Weather Vanes, Roosters
Category
20th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
American Country Wrought Iron Weather Vane
Located in New York, NY
2 American Country (20th century) wrought iron weather vanes with rooster and scroll design (Priced
Category
20th Century American Country Decorative Art
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
3 Dimensional Cow Form Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source.
Weathervanes, Weather Vanes, Roosters
Category
20th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
3 Dimensional Copper Horse Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
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Weathervanes, Weather Vanes, Roosters
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Vintage 1920s American Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
19th Century 3 Dimensional Bass Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
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Weathervanes, Weather Vanes, Roosters
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Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
19th Century 3 Dimensional Sheep Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
, Weather Vanes, Roosters
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Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
19th Century 3 Dimensional Horse Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source.
Weathervanes, Weather Vanes, Roosters
Category
Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
19th Century 3 Dimensional Arrow Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source.
Weathervanes, Weather Vanes, Roosters
Category
Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
19th Century 3 Dimensional Horse Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
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Weathervanes, Weather Vanes, Roosters
Category
Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
19th Century American Angus Association Cow Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
source.
Weathervanes, Weather Vanes, Roosters
Category
Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
19th Century Original Painted Full Body Rooster Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century full body rooster weather vane on custom iron base. This rooster has a worn and aged
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
Pair Jean Touret Ateliers Marolles France Iron Floor Lamps Girouette Hand Forged
By Jean Touret
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
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This pair has a rooster weather vane motifs and the cardinal points.
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Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
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American Folk Art Cowboy and Horse Whirligig
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Tall one of a kind cowboy and horse spinning whirligig American Folk Art piece. Most likely from a larger folk art environment. Sheet steel construction on a large spoked farm wheel ...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Iron, Sheet Metal
Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Horse Franz Bergman (Att.)
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in Newark, England
Big Brown Stallion upon a onyx plinth
From our Sculpture collection, we are delighted to offer this Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Horse. The Bronze mounted upon a squared green onyx ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Metal, Bronze
20th Century American Copper Labrador Weathervane on Custom Wall Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
This 20th-century American copper Labrador weathervane is a captivating blend of artistry and functionality. Crafted with meticulous detail, it features a majestic Labrador standing ...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Copper
1979 Copper Sign of the Crab Nautical Sperm Whale Weathervane Whirligig 24"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 1979 iron and copper wind / weather vane by Sign of the Crab. Features traditional cardinal directions in gilded iron, framed by a pair of graduated copper balls and topped w...
Category
Vintage 1970s Garden Ornaments
Materials
Copper
H 24 in W 23.5 in D 37 in
Late 19th Century Cigar Store Carved Wooden Indian Tobacconist Trade Sign
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A life size carved pitch pine cigar/tobacconist trade sign/point of sale in the form of an Indian. Often placed outside of a shop, the cigar store Indian became less common in the 20...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Signs
Materials
Steel
H 79.53 in W 22.05 in D 14.57 in
Copper Running Horse Weathervane, New England
Located in Southampton, NY
Copper Running Horse Weathervane, New England
Nice looking running horse weathervane with verdigris patinated copper finish. Head shows further weathering. Mounted on a black painted...
Category
Early 20th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
Antique Japanese Cloisonné Meiji Enamel Box with Roosters
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji era covered enamel over brass trinket or jewelry box. Circa: late 19th century to early 20th century. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image of a roos...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Wooden Folk Art Plane, circa 1930s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Large, handcrafted wooden Folk Art plane with articulated pilot and original paint surface. Great hand carved folk art pilot.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sheet Metal
Japanese Fine Antique Currency Exchange Shop Sign, Hand Carved
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a beautifully handmade and hand carved black lacquer colored antique shop sign -kanban- for a Japanese currency exchange shop. The kanji translates to "currency exchange". M...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique English Figural Horse Head Battersea Staffordshire Enamel Bonbonniere
By Battersea
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine and very rare, figural horse head Battersea or South Staffordshire enamel bonbonniere or large snuff box.
A gilt bronze mount connects the lid painted with a bucolic landsc...
Category
Antique 18th Century English George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Copper, Enamel
H 2.75 in W 3.38 in D 2 in
Early 20th century French antique street shop sign
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here we present an unusual find of a french antique shop sign, circa 1920.
Shaped steel, painted with applied lettering in french which reads 'antiques and secondhand goods'. The d...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Signs
Materials
Steel
19th Century Apothecary Mortar & Pestle Countertop Trade Sign or Sale Stimulator
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Apothecary trade sign or sale stimulator in the form of a mortar and pestle in gilt wood. The mortar of cylindrical waisted form with a central half round band and stepped rings at t...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Signs
Materials
Wood
H 12.75 in Dm 5.75 in
1930s Pontiac Dealership Logo Weathervane
Located in Peekskill, NY
Once standing atop a local Pontiac dealership, this Indian Head metal weathervane has a rustic weathered red finish, mellowed through years of service. Sure to be treasured by any au...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Steel
Antique Vintage French Double Sided Glass Pharmacy Chemist Apothecary Sign
Located in Sale, GB
- A beautiful and rare double sided glass 'Pharmacie' sign mounted in its original frame, France circa 1930.
- The sign is of exceptional quality and has glass to both sides, light w...
Category
Early 20th Century British Signs
Materials
Glass
H 16.15 in W 39.38 in D 0.6 in
Early Traditional Danish Double Sided Neon Bakery Sign
Located in Peekskill, NY
When we first found this neon sign our restorer was excited to work on it. He believes that the sign was a handmade and one-off being produced by a skilled metal fabricator. It was m...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Industrial Signs
Materials
Steel
19thc Cast iron Bull Windmill Weight W/Custom Made Cast Iron Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fairbury iron works was founded in 1890 and manufactured its first windmill in 1899. In 1900 the company was renamed Fairbury Windmill Company. Company ceased production in 1961.
...
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Weathervanes
Materials
Iron
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Late 19th Century Silhouette Rooster Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th century unusual and exceptional graphic and detailed sheet iron silhouette rooster
Category
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Sheet Metal, Iron
Circa 1900 Sheet Iron Crowing Rooster Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1900 sheet iron double sided crowing rooster weather vane with wind directional arrow intact
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Sheet Metal, Iron
Rooster Weather Vane
Located in Surrey, BC
Pressed tin rooster weather vane with traces of original paint . Feathers embossed on side with
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Antique 19th Century Canadian Weathervanes
Materials
Tin
19th Century Handmade, Sheet Iron Rooster Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky rooster weather vane was found in Pennsylvania and has its original directionals. This
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Iron
Zinc Rooster Weather Vane Sculpture on Custom Stand
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Wonderful table top sculpture created from an antique zinc weathervane rooster, mounted on simple
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Zinc
19th C Original Surface Rooster Weather Vane from New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing patinated rooster weather vane is in fantastic as found condition. Was found in New
Category
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
18th Century French Polished Copper Rooster Weather Vane on Sandstone Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful antique rooster weather vane was crafted in France, circa 1780. Sitting on a
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone, Copper, Iron
H 25.5 in W 17 in D 6.5 in
18th Century French Polished Metal Rooster Weather Vane on Sandstone Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful antique rooster weather vane was crafted in France, circa 1780. Standing on a
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Country Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone, Metal, Iron
18th Century French Revolution Copper Rooster Weather Vane on Walnut Base
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late 18th century copper rooster weather vane, now mounted on a walnut base, was originally at
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
19th Century French Patinated Tole Rooster Weather Vane with the Cardinal Points
Located in Dallas, TX
vane features a Classic swivel French chanticleer rooster standing on an arrow; below, the four points
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Country Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
H 32 in W 25 in D 13.5 in
Early 20th Century English Patinated Copper Rooster Weather Vane on Walnut Base
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Found in France, this early 20th century patinated copper weather vane features a rooster perched
Category
Early 20th Century English Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
H 44 in W 25.5 in D 18.5 in
19th Century French Patinated Tole Rooster Weather Vane with the Cardinal Points
Located in Cheshire, GB
The traditional weather vane features a Classic swivel French rooster standing on an arrow; below
Category
Early 20th Century British Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
H 54 in W 24 in D 24 in
19th Century Copper Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c. copper rooster weather vane from Arkansas. Natural weathered patina
Category
Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
Quebec Folk Art Rooster Weathervane
Located in Toronto, ON
An authentic Quebec rooster weathervane in original red paint from
the the Brome Lake region of
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Early 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Metal
19thc Fantastic Form & Surface Rooster Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LATE 19THC WONDERFUL FOLKY ROOSTER WEATHERVANE. GREAT PATINA AND FORM.THE CONDITION IS VERY GOOD
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Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
Fantastic & Rare Folky 19thc Weathervane Rooster Lamp From 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
EARLY 19THC ORIGINAL OLD SURFACE ROOSTER WEATHER VANE WITH GREAT WORN PATINA .THE BASE WAS DONE IN
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Antique 19th Century American Table Lamps
Fantastic & Folky Late 19thc Rooster Weathervane On Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
THIS BOLD COCK VANE HAS WONDERFUL ORIGINAL SURFACE WITH FRAGMENTS OF ORIGINAAL PAINT THROUGHOUT.THE
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Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Sheet Metal, Iron
Fantastic Original Painted Folk Art Full Body Rooster Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing original painted tin full body rooster sculpture on original stand. This handmade piece of
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Early 20th Century American Primitives
Diminutive Rooster Weathervane with Pleasing and Legitimate Early Surface
Located in York County, PA
Diminutive Rooster Weathervane With Pleasing And Legitimate Early Surface, circa 1875-1890s:
At
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Antique 19th Century Weathervanes
Thomas Langan Wooden and Tin Folk Art Sculpture of a Rooster
Located in Milford, NH
water fish and weather vanes. Most pieces are life size or larger. This folk art rooster is wooden with
Category
20th Century Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Tin
Large Eagle Weathervane, A Particularly Early Example, 1850-80
Located in York County, PA
donâ??t outnumber horses or roosters, but probably are tied in third place with bulls and cows. Three
Category
Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes
John Gordon Gallery Folk Outsider Art Found Metal Americana Bug
Located in Palm Springs, CA
, whirligigs, weather vanes and paintings, died on Oct. 25 in the Bronx. He was 82 and lived in Manhattan.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Massive Ralph Cahoon Painting of a New England Seaside Village Dock
Located in Downingtown, PA
. There is a large white church on the far side with a clock tower and a rooster weather vane. Behind the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Paintings
19Thc Folky Rooster Weather Vane From Maine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Folky rooster weather vane from Maine is in great condition.This early bird flew in from the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
French Rooster Weather Vane on Wood Base
Located in Houston, TX
This French rooster weather vane will bring a touch of France to your home. Usually found in France
Category
Early 20th Century French Weathervanes
Materials
Metal, Iron
Early 20th C Full Body Rooster Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic patinated full body rooster weather vane in fine condition with great undisturbed surface
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
19th Century Diminutive Copper Rooster Weather Vane with Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine patinaed copper diminutive rooster weather vane is in fine as found condition. It does
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
19th Century Diminutive Copper Rooster Weather Vane with Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine patinaed copper diminutive rooster weather vane is in fine as found condition.It does
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
19th Century Rooster Weather Vane Mounted on Stand Sculpture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
As found in Maine, this full of character metal rooster weathervane has been mounted on an antique
Category
Antique 1860s American Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Rooster Weather Vane with Custom Iron Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th century rooster copper full body weather vane with amazing aged patina. This comes with
Category
Vintage 1930s American Country Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Iron
18th Century, French Polished Copper Rooster Weather Vane on Iron Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful antique rooster weather vane was crafted in France, circa 1780. The iconic copper
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Copper, Iron
19th Century French Patinated Tole Rooster Weather Vane with the Cardinal Points
Located in Dallas, TX
. The traditional weather vane features a Classic swivel French rooster standing on an arrow; below, the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Tôle
H 54 in W 25 in D 18 in
20th Century Mounted Roster Weather Vane on Iron Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine copper rooster weather vane has a wonderful undisturbed surface and wear. There are minor
Category
Antique 1870s American Adirondack Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
Early 20th Century, French Folk Art Copper Weathervane with Rooster
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful folk art copper weather-vane with rooster. A real unique find with gorgeous vert de gris
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
18th Century Copper and Brass Weathercock or Weathervane
Located in Haarlem, NL
A rare Folk Art three-dimensional bodied church weather vane of molded and hammered copper and
Category
Antique 18th Century French Weathervanes
Materials
Brass, Copper
Iron roof finial with rooster
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Forged iron with lead weights and sheet iron rooster vane
Category
Antique 19th Century European Architectural Elements
Materials
Lead
Wooden Rooster Weathervane
Located in Summerland, CA
Circa 1880s.
Oak
Elaborately carved rooster vane with original traces
of polychrome. Some brace
Category
Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Oak
Diminutive Moulded Copper Rooster Weathervane
Located in Columbus, OH
from other rooster vanes, but it additionally features a dynamic tail that truly elevates it above all
Category
20th Century American Weathervanes
Rooster Weather Vane
Located in New York, NY
With old riveted repairs.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Weathervanes
Materials
Sheet Metal
Rooster Weather Vane
Located in New York, NY
With very crusty patina.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Weathervanes
Materials
Sheet Metal
Rooster Weather Vane
Located in New York, NY
With remainders of original red painted highlights.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Weathervanes
Materials
Sheet Metal
Rooster Weather Vane
Located in New York, NY
With many missing portions.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Weathervanes
Materials
Sheet Metal
Rooster Weather Vane
Located in New York, NY
With exposed riveted construction.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Weathervanes
Materials
Sheet Metal
Zinc Weather Vane Rooster
Located in Tongeren, BE
small zinc weather vane rooster on a copper sphere placed on a custom made iron base, remnant of
Category
Early 20th Century French Weathervanes
Materials
Iron
Rooster Weather Vane | Pennsylvania
Located in Wyomissing, PA
Category
20th Century American Weathervanes
Sheet metal rooster weather vane
Located in Boston, MA
A New England sheet metal rooster weather vane retaining its original surface on a custom iron base.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Metal
Eighteenth Century Verdigris Copper Rooster Weather Vane
Located in New York, NY
Eighteenth Century French Verdigris Copper Rooster Weather Vane from a Church Bell Tower on a Later
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
Zinc Rooster
Located in So. Egremont, MA
Most likely once the top of a weather vane this beautifully
patinaed zinc rooster now sits
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Weathervanes
Materials
Zinc
Rooster Weathervane
Located in Sheffield, MA
A superb and unusual form, this rooster is highly stylized, typical of early American vanes of this
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes
Sheet Iron Rooster Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th century exceptional sheet iron rooster weathervane mounted to cast iron feet and arrow
Category
Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Sheet Metal, Iron
Midcentury French, Gilt Copper Rooster Weathervane
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A beautifully sculpted gilt-copper rooster weathervane that has been mounted on a wood pedestal
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
Crowing Rooster Sheet Iron Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1900 dramatically formed crowing rooster sheet weather vane with strapping on the backside
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Sheet Metal, Iron
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Rooster Vane For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the rooster vane you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each rooster vane for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, copper and iron. Your living room may not be complete without a rooster vane — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A rooster vane, designed in the Folk Art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.
How Much is a Rooster Vane?
A rooster vane can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,530, while the lowest priced sells for $795 and the highest can go for as much as $18,000.
Finding the Right Folk Art for You
Folk art refers to a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Vintage, new and antique folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, portraiture and paintings, carnival art, quilts and duck decoys.
American folk art is frequently valued because of the traditional skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.
During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.
Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of folk art on 1stDibs.
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