Old Sturbridge Village – OSV CowParade First Herd
Auction Ends: Aug 20, 2025 12:00 PM EDT

Adult Head Down Cow

Punched Tin Cow

Item Number
106
Estimated Value
10000 USD
Sold
2300 USD to cra7a7dc0

The winning bid will go to FrontStream Global Fund (tax ID 26-3265577), a 501c3 nonprofit organization, which will send the donation to Old Sturbridge Village (tax ID 042104809) on behalf of the winner.

Number of Bids
6  -  Bid History

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Item Description

    Punched Tin Cow is painted to look like punched tin with the appearance of being illuminated by candles from the inside. This design was inspired by the iconic punched tin lanterns of Old Sturbridge Village, the patterns on her are akin to those found on a traditional lanterns or sconces in the Village Tin Shop. Punched Tin Cow is a painted fiberglass hollow statue with a removable wood base.

About the Artist: Lori Barrett is a Worcester-based freelance artist and Creative Media Specialist at NEADS World Class Service Dogs. Her art tends to be thoughtful, sentimental, and sweet in whatever medium she is working with. Her creative talents have helped her to become a good problem solver and rise to any challenge she faces.  

Item Special Note

  • 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.