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Early 19th Century American Iron Horse Weathervane on Custom Wall Mount

$4,800
£3,666.31
€4,192.40
CA$6,823.49
A$7,483.70
CHF 3,913.81
MX$90,423.65
NOK 49,107.22
SEK 46,289.50
DKK 31,289.99

About the Item

All muscle and motion, this early 19th-century American running horse weathervane still seems to gallop across whatever space it occupies. Fashioned from hand-wrought iron sheets—riveted together in multiple places to achieve its generous scale—it’s both a feat of craftsmanship and a classic expression of American folk art. Once mounted high above a rooftop, catching the wind and marking its direction, it now carries the softened edges and layered patina that only two centuries can produce. Two bullet holes, a common badge of service for weathervanes (many a young marksman used them for target practice), only deepen its character. The original mounting slot remains on the reverse, a reminder of its working life, while a custom steel wall mount allows it to be displayed as sculpture—equally commanding in a loft, study, or above a mantel. Folk art at its most dynamic, its history caught mid-stride. This platform may flag this piece as priced above average—but that judgment is based on an algorithm that overlooks patina, provenance, and that certain je ne sais quoi that matters to collectors.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 26 in (66.04 cm)Width: 37 in (93.98 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Iron,Hand-Crafted
  • Place of Origin:
    United States
  • Period:
    Early 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: RIGHTPROPER35081stDibs: LU3738346210762

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