Adult Head Down Cow
Sunflowers Under a Starry Night
- Item Number
- 111
- Estimated Value
- 15000 USD
- Sold
- 4050 USD to RP01501
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
- 16 - Bid History
Item Description
The inspiration for Sunflowers Under a Starry Night came in the form of flower seed packets in the mail. With her bright sunflowers reaching up into a starry night sky, this cow’s design pays homage to Vincent van Gogh’s iconic Starry Night and puts a joyful twist on the famous painting.
About the Artist: Simone DeLongchamp Germain is a multimedia artist who enjoys teaching arts and crafts to all ages and abilities. Simone has painted murals for various businesses, churches, and homes throughout New England. She enjoys creating large scale art installations and is actively involved in the arts in her community.
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.
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.
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