Every one wants one.
It's a replica of the skeleton weather vane that author and illustrator Edward Gorey (1925-2000) commissioned for the barn of his new home. It was installed on the barn before Edward moved in, but it was soon stolen. He had a replacement constructed, but decided not to install it.
Since his death in 2000, the skeleton weather vane replacement was put on display in Gorey's home, which is now the Edward Gorey House, a museum dedicated to the author in Yarmouth Port, MA.
In 2006, steel sculptor Steven Swain from Centerville, MA., offered to replicate the skeleton weather vane for an auction benefitting the Edward Gorey Charitable Trust, a fund dedicated to the welfare of animals, and the Edward Gorey House.
I contacted Mr. Swain, and here is what I found out: he can make a skeleton weather vane for you, too! They are made to order by Mr. Swain, but you must purchase it through the Edward Gorey House.
According to Edward Gorey House director/curator Rick Jones, "the cost is $650.00, which includes the weathervane, base and an embossed print of the original illustration by Gorey. These prints are Roman Numerals, and aren't available without purchasing the weathervane, adding to their value (lettered and numbered editions are separate). Shipping and insurance runs about $75.00.
Please give us a call or send an email. We'd be happy to answer any questions you might have."
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| The print is 11" by 14" |
Here is the contact information:
Rick Jones
Edward Gorey House director/curator
Edward Gorey House director/curator
Telephone (508) 362-3909
Edward Gorey House
8 Strawberry Lane
Yarmouth Port, MA 02675
email: edwardgoreyhouse@verizon.net
