7 - Americana Copper Running Horse Weather Vane

Americana Copper Running Horse Weather Vane Americana copper running horse weather vane. The full-bodied form is depicted in a galloping stance and exhibits an authentic, heavily weathered verdigris patina with significant green oxidation and areas of exposed dark brown copper throughout the surface. The figure is of hollow-bodied construction, fashioned from two molded copper sheets joined by a central seam with lead solder. It is mounted atop a horizontal copper support rod. A central vertical attachment post with an integrated circular flange is positioned along the rod for mounting. Unsigned. 20" H x 34" L x 3" W. 24D CONDITION: Significant lead solder restoration is present at all four points where the legs meet the horizontal crossbar and along portions of the body seams. The copper surface shows minor dents, surface irregularities, and pitting consistent with long-term outdoor exposure. This item consists of the vane topper and mounting rod only and lacks a mounting pole or directional arms. NOTICE TO BIDDERS: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Photos are considered part of the condition report. Complete condition information is available by request, please request no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Willow Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.