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Cock Weather Vane

c. 1937

Gordon Sanborn

Associated Names

Gordon Sanborn

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture depicts a stylized rooster with a prominent tail and comb, crafted in a simplistic and iconic design. It appears to be made from wood with a natural dark color. The rooster stands on a rectangular wooden base with slight textural carvings. The sculpture is two-dimensional and flat, resembling a cut-out shape, possibly intended for decorative or artistic display.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 29.1 x 23.2 cm (11 7/16 x 9 1/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.16287

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: GORDON SANBORN

Wikidata ID

Q64572674

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