Americana Weather Vane Lady Seaton by Eugene Morahan

Eugene Morahan (American, 1869-1949) Hackney Horse Weather Vane Lady Seaton. Signed “EVG MORAHAN” on base, horse identified on base. Cast bronze weather vane, banner, directionals, and pedestal, with verdigris surface, c. 1912, total ht. 94 3/4 in. Provenance: According to a plaque accompanying the weather vane “This weather vane sat atop an 8,000 square foot Massachusetts carriage house owned by industrialist William Henry Moore. The weather vane was fashioned after Moore’s favorite prize-winning mare, Lady Seaton. Photo from Skinner Auction 2006 Sold for $32,900.

Judge Moore Photo: Motor, Body, Paint, and Trim Magazine Volume 43 1907