Leaping Stag Weathervane

Written By Andrew Melville

Cushing & White, Waltham, Massachusetts, circa 1890
Moulded copper and cast zinc with exceptional original verdigris surface. 29 x 30 x 9 inches

This dynamic leaping stag exemplifies the refined modelling and naturalistic detail associated with Cushing & White, one of the leading American weathervane makers of the late nineteenth century. The figure’s extended form and animated posture convey a strong sense of motion, while the surface has developed a particularly rich and appealing patina.

Provenance:
Midwestern private collection

Andrew Melville

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