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The Collection of Sanford L. Smith - January 30, 2025

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The Collection of Sanford L. Smith represents a life and love of collecting that was shared with millions of like-minded lovers of art and antiques through the fairs hosted by the eponymous Sanford L. Smith + Associates. The catalogue will be available on January 17, 2025. Highlights in the sale include weathervanes and important Americana, Folk Art, works on paper by Charles Burchfield and John Marin, Marine paintings, and a selection of Western bronzes. STAIR internetrequests@stairgalleries.com
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Full Bodied Copper Bostwick Family Cow Weathervane with Directionals, Attributed to A.B. & W.T. Westervelt
  • Property from the Collection of Sanford L. Smith
Lot 485

Full Bodied Copper Bostwick Family Cow Weathervane with Directionals, Attributed to A.B. & W.T. Westervelt

Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000
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New York, probably circa 1883.

Mounted on custom metal stand.

19 1/2 x 31 x 6 in., (the cow weathervane), 5 ft. 7 1/2 in. x 31 x 28 1/2 in. (overall).

 

Note: This weathervane was removed from the Stonewall Acres Farm and remained in the possession of the Bostwick children until 2008. The Bostwick children are direct descendants of John Bostwick who settled in New Milford, CT in 1708. The weathervane has an unbroken line of ownership dating back well over a century. Originally placed atop the cow barn, it remained through successive generations of family ownership until it was removed and given to the Bostwick children in the 1970s. This design is illustrated in A.B. & W.T. Westervelt Illustrated Catalogue and Price List of Copper Weathervanes, Bannerets and Finials. Cat. No. 6, 1883, p. 21. These catalogues were distributed and weathervanes made to order. 

Condition

The cow with some remaining traces of gilding throughout. Retains a nice and varied patina consistent with age and use. Some scattered minor holes and splits at the seams. The support bar with some splitting to the underside. The directionals and rod rusted but in good condition. The orb split at the seam with holes throughout. Oxidation and verdigris patina. In overall good condition.

Notwithstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.

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Stonewall Acres Farm, Northville, New Milford, Connecticut.

By repute to Steven and Cora Buckingham Beach.

Then by descent to Florence and Ray Bostwick to Geraldine and Raymond Bostwick.

Jeffrey Tillou Antiques, Litchfield, CT, 2012.

The Collection of Sanford L. Smith.

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