From Soil to Bloom
Item Number: 203
Time Left: 7d 17h
Leading Bidder: lf751d75e
Leading Bid: $2,000
Next Minimum Bid: $2,100
Description
From Soil to Bloom pairs the ornate geometry of the 18th-century Venetian floor rugs found in Old Sturbridge Village’s collection with a style of crisp color bands and floating blossoms. This cow invites viewers to feel the meeting point of historic elegance and natural vitality and leave with a gentle reminder that even the simplest act of giving back keeps beauty growing. From Soil to Bloom is a painted fiberglass hollow statue with a removable wood base.
About the Artist: Yotron The Don is a visual artist dedicated to creating vibrant, textural works that spark emotion and conversation. His style blends bold color combinations, layered textures, and organic forms to transform spaces and engage audiences of all ages. Johan’s work explores themes of nature, resilience, and interconnectedness, making each piece an immersive experience.
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.
This auction uses bidding extension, which extends the auction closing time on an item by 5 minutes each time a new bid is placed during the last 5 minutes for that item. This assures that all bidders will have the opportunity to counter any last-second bids on an item. The item’s closing time will continue to extend in 5 minute increments as long as there is continued bidding. The item will automatically close when there is a 5 minute extension period with no new bids or after 60 minutes past the original close time.
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.