Chip
Item Number: 101
Time Left: 2d 23h
Opening Bid: $500 - Item Has a Reserve
Value: $10,000
Online Close: Aug 20, 2025 12:00 AM EDT
Bid History: 0 bids
Description
Chip the cow was inspired by local New England creameries. This design resembles a mint chocolate chip sundae, sporting a minty base, chocolate chip spots, waffle cone horns, hot fudge, sprinkles, and a bright cherry on top. Chip is a painted fiberglass hollow statue with a removable wood base.
About the Artist: Lily Gigante is a mural artist based in Massachusetts and a student at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She creates art filled with bright colors in many mediums from acrylic paint to yarn. Her practice is deeply intertwined with her passion for local agriculture, and she hopes to honor the land and communities that it nourishes through her artwork
Special Instructions
- Adult, Head Up
- Cow Dimensions: 92" (L, horn to nose) x 57" (H, hoof to tip of horn) x 31" (W, girth).
- Cow Weight: approx. 110 lbs
- Cows MUST be picked up and may NOT be shipped by OSV
- No tax charged, cost is taken as a donation to the museum
The winning bidder agrees to leave the statue on display at Old Sturbridge Village to be part of the CowParade exhibit through September 28, 2025.
The winning bid of this auction item may include an amount eligible as a charitable contribution. Only the portion of the payment that exceeds the item’s fair market value (FMV) may be considered tax-deductible. Donors are encouraged to consult a qualified tax advisor for guidance regarding deductibility.
The cow form must be picked up at Old Sturbridge Village between September 28th and October 4th, or winning bidder may pay for shipping. We are not responsible for items lost or damaged due to shipping.
Proceeds from the auction will benefit Old Sturbridge Village, ensuring that this vibrant public art exhibit continues to support our commitment to living history, animals, agriculture, trades and arts, and early life in rural New England.