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PRANCING HORSE ATTRIBUTED TO J. WHITTICKER, CIRCA 1860.

Creator: J. WHITTICKER (Attributed)
Offered by: H&S Fine Art and Antiques

Description
Prancing Horse Attributed to J. Whitticker, carved wood weathervane with traces of paint Winooski, Vermont circa 1860. Provenance: Paquette Family, Winooski, Vermont; Ken Arthur, Vermont; Gaglio and Molnar, Wurtsboro, New York. The Important American Folk Art Collection of David Teiger. Sold to benefit Tieger Foundation for the support of Contemporary Art. LITERATURE: Kenneth Fitzgerald, Weathervanes and Whirligigs ( New York: Clarkson N. Potter, 1967 ) p.95; Art and Antiques, January 1985, pp. 44-45; Tom Geismar and Harvey Khan, Spiritually Moving: A Collection of American Folk Art Sculpture ( New York: Harry and Abrams, 1998 ) cat. no. 20, illus, in color. This is the larger of the two similar horse vanes attributed to Whitticker in the Teiger Collection. Because it is about five inches longer and nine inches taller than the other vane, the carver had to add a piece of wood to either side to make its width proportional.

More Information

Origin:	United States
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	CARVED WOOD
Condition:	Fair. fair and consistent with its age.
Creation Date:	CIRCA 1860
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art, Americana, Traditional
Patterns:	Handmade, Traditional
Book References:	Spiritually Moving: A Collection of American Folk Art Sculpture. Weathervanes and Whirligigs ( New York: Clarkson N. Potter, 1967 ) p.95.
Article References:	Art & Antiques, January 1985, pp. 44-45.
Incollect Reference #:	799181

Dimensions

W.	33 in;	H.	29 in;
W.	83.82 cm;	H.	73.66 cm;

Message from Seller:

H&S Fine Art and Antiques is a distinguished gallery based in the San Francisco Bay Area, specializing in American folk art, decorative and modern art, as well as Oriental antiquities. With a keen eye for craftsmanship, historical richness, and aesthetics, we offer a carefully curated collection for collectors and enthusiasts alike. By appointment only. Contact us at h.s.fineartandantiques@gmail.com for inquiries.