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www.tillouantiques.comRare and Possibly Unique Bird-form Weathervane,
American, ca. 1865-1875.
Copper, copper tubing, iron. Excellent condition with a wonderful verdigris surface
and traces of the original gold leafing. Provenance: Private Collection, CT. Purchased
in the early 1960’s. 33¾" h x 40" l. This unusual and unknown form to us appears to be
of a dove. The curvilinear lines and balanced proportions are very successful giving it
a slight abstract feel to it as well. The quality of the construction suggests it was made
by a skilled craftsman. The front portion of the arrow-head is wrapped with copper,
a technique not commonly seen. The over-all condition coupled with the untouched
original surface also adds to its desirability.
William Joseph Weaver (1759-1817), Anglo-American,
Portrait
of John James Stewart,
Ca. 1800. Oil on mahogany panel. Excellent
condition, very minor scattered in-painting along edges of panel
Possibly in original frame. 25 7/8" x 19 15/16"; 31½" x 25¼"
framed. Provenance: Private Collection, Maine to 2014; Jeffrey
Tillou Antiques, Litchfield, CT, 2000; Private dealer Leo Wolensky,
Wurtsboro, NY, circa 1989; by descent in the family of the original
owners, the Hopkins-Stewart Family. Literature: Paul D. Schweizer.
The “Strong and Striking” Likenesses of William J. Weaver (c.
1759-1817): An Introduction
. MESDA. Journal of Early Southern
Decorative Arts. November 1992. Vol. XVII, 2, p. 29.
Paint-decorated Blanket Chest,
Schoharie or Albany County, New York, ca. 1815-1830. Pine, paint decorated, iron hinges.
Minor imperfections such as abrasions with very minor in-painting. The blanket chest has survived in a remarkable state of
preservation, with the original paint decoration. Provenance: Private Collection, Massachusetts. 21" h x 47" w x 20" d.
The molded lift-top opens to a well fitted interior with a till, all on a molded bracket base. The original painted decoration on
a blue ground includes a central urn of roses flanked by the letters,
C.C
. and bordered by a meandering budded vine flower at
each corner.