late 19th century, possibly L. W. Cushing, molded copper form with patinated and painted surface, curled tail and perked ears, 19-1/4 x 35 x 4-1/2 in., set on a black laminate stand, with stand 21-3/4 x 39-1/2 x 10 in.

Note: A closely related pig form weathervane attributed to L. W. Cushing is illustrated in Steve Miller, The Art of the Weathervane, pg. 137.

Provenance: Property sold to benefit the American Folk Art Museum

surface wear and scattered later paint (one side with significant paint loss), several bullet holes and other repaired holes, probable reattachment or restoration to ears, losses to laminate covering on stand