Early 20th Century French Wrought Iron Horse Weathervane From Burgundy- 39½"

A hand-wrought iron weather vane crowned with a striding horse silhouette, this evocative piece preserves traces of its original green paint across the sheet-iron figure and directional arrow, now softened into a beautifully mottled, timeworn patina. The cardinal points are marked N S E O, a distinctly French detail (for Nord, Sud, Est, Ouest) that confirms its origin. Retrieved from a grand estate in Burgundy and likely dating to the early 20th century, it reflects the long tradition of equestrian motifs used to ornament stables, carriage houses, and rural manors. The surface shows honest outdoor wear, with scattered oxidation, paint loss, and slight bends at the edges, all consistent with age and prolonged exposure and contributing to its authentic character. 

Mounted on a custom stand and displayed as a sculpture, it brings a strong graphic silhouette and quiet drama to an entry, library, or above a mantel. It pairs beautifully with stoneware, pale oak, and linen for a relaxed country-estate feel, or adds texture and history when set against clean, contemporary interiors. For those wishing to honor its original purpose, it can also be mounted on a roof ridge, garden outbuilding, or pergola, where it may once again catch the wind and function as intended, restoring both its movement and its poetic connection to the landscape.

Condition and patina consistent with age.
Approx. overall 39½" high x 17¾" diameter
Approx. overall 100cm high x 45cm diameter