Better Together
Item Number: 207
Time Left: 7d 17h
Opening Bid: $1,250 - Item Has a Reserve
Value: $10,000
Online Close: Sep 14, 2025 11:59 PM EDT
Bid History: 0 bids
Description
Better Together was designed so that all the students and staff at Fitchburg Memorial Middle School could participate and leave their mark in the creation of this cow, no matter their artistic ability. The design incorporates the handprints of everyone from the school, creating bonds in a colorful and fun way, while participating in a project that's part of a greater community.
About the Artist: Fitchburg Memorial Middle School believes in highlighting their students' creativity while fostering a sense of community. In creating this cow, they inspired students to step out of their comfort zone, take chances, and challenge themselves. Taking part in a project of this magnitude has built confidence and self-esteem for their students, setting them up for further success in the future.
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.