Bidspirit auction | American Polychrome Cast Iron Seated

American Polychrome Cast Iron Seated Fishing Boy Lawn Ornament - This cast iron figure depicts a seated boy, a form typically utilized as a lawn or porch ornament or a large doorstop. The figure is modeled in a seated position with hands clasped in the lap, a design frequently identified in the early to mid-20th century as a Black Americana fishing boy statue. The object features a polychrome painted finish consisting of a green shirt, black suspenders, and orange trousers. The figure is cast in a single primary form with no visible foundry marks, artist signatures, or model numbers. The style and material are characteristic of American cast iron decorative arts from the first half of the 20th century. Pickup is Wednesday, April 22 from 10 am to 3 pm at our gallery in Lancaster, Ohio 43130 or we will provide in-house shipping for this item. We will charge a $5 fee if you want to pick this lot up another day. Once packed up we will send you an invoice for shipping & handling. Shipping questions: shipping@burnsbid.com. Sales tax is collected on this auction.