Copper Acroterion (?) from the Woolworth Building in New York City
This is a copper acroterion (?) from New York City's Woolworth building. The piece most likely dates for the construction (1913) and was purchased in the mid 1970's in New York form an architectural salvage company. I inherited it fro my Father in 1988. It was appraised at the time by Sotheby's in New York for 500.00 dollars.
c. 27" tall x 15" in depth, roughly 8" wide
Inherited
Yes
Hi David,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
You're right about this being an acroterion, a decorative architectural element used to cover transitional joints. I can't speak to this having been on the Woolworth Building but have given this the benefit of the doubt and appraised it accordingly.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
Am antique Art Nouveau style copper acroterion
By tradition assumed to be from the Woolworth Building, New York City, circa 1913
Of asymmetrical abstracted foliate form.
27 inches tall
CONDITION: With oxidation and verdigris patina
PROVENANCE: Inherited
$ 1,000-1,500*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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~ Delia
