Bidspirit auction | American Folk Art Fisherman Weathervane

American Folk Art Fisherman Weathervane Sculpture - Item/Description: Early 20th-century directional weathervane constructed from a long, central wooden arrow shaft fitted with a layered wood fletching tail and an iron-reinforced arrowhead tip. Mounted along the central spine is a naive sheet metal silhouette of a boy or man sitting beside a small wash tub, holding a wire fishing line that hooks into a leaping wooden fish sculpture. Retains an authentic, heavily weathered dry surface paint finish featuring historic layers of red oxide, muted green, and pale cream paint tones that showcase its origin as a functional, wind-driven outdoor sculpture. Material: Wood, Metal Dimensions: Length: 49”; Width: 10”; Height: 16” Condition: Signs of age, use, and wear include surface wear, weathering, paint loss, markings. Structurally intact. Age: Early 20th Century Provenance: Private Estate Taurus Auctions does not offer In-House shipping for this item but we are available to assist with your shipping arrangements. Please see Shipping tab for more information. Condition Reports: Please see all photos and read entire description before requesting condition reports. Please contact us before bidding if you require additional photos or have any questions regarding condition. Email admin@taurusauctions.com for all condition reports. See all Terms and Conditions prior to bidding. 809