Weathervanes - Part II
A painter peeked into a shed and saw at a man hammering out a large iron form into the shape of a dove. "I envy you, wind-vane maker," the artist said, "all the sky is your canvas."
Old weathervanes are one of the most beautiful of all antique art-forms. Prior to 1850, weathervanes were fashioned by individual craftsman who shaped copper, iron, or wood. Sadly, few of these highly individualistic vanes survive today. When they do show up, they are frequently overlooked by dealers and collectors because their weathered, condition is unacceptable. That is going to change. In the meantime, seek out authentic one-of-a-kind vanes, because those old-day artists often introduced stunning drama to their sculpture.