Cow in a China Shop
Item Number: 102
Time Left: 2d 23h
Leading Bidder: RP01501
Leading Bid: $700
Next Minimum Bid: $800
Description
Cow in a China Shop is a play on the idiom “A bull in a China shop”. It has passed through Old Sturbridge Village's ornamental China collection and is now covered in the designs of a variety of chinaware patterns. Cow in a China Shop is a painted fiberglass hollow sculpture with a removable wood base.
About the Artist: Dana Filibert uses a variety of processes to create one-of-a-kind sculptures, including painting, welding steel, carving foam, reusing discarded items, and adding details with epoxy putty. She earned a BFA from Massachusetts College of Art and an MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art. Her work is held in several permanent collections, including the Danforth Art Museum, Chrysler LCC, and Philadelphia Art Hotel.
Special Instructions
- Adult, Head Down
- Cow Dimensions: 90" (L) x 48" (H) 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.