Paint-Encrusted Terracotta Finial

A spherical terracotta finial so thickly layered with old paint that its surface now resembles the surface of the moon. The accumulation has created a crusted, almost geological texture—evidence of long exposure and many coats of protection and neglect. A quietly sculptural form, beautiful in its accidental transformation.

Dimensions

8-1/2" tall

Condition

A single small ding in the painted surface reveals terracotta beneath.

$125 in store

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Where

The shop is located in the Historic Village of Franklin, Delaware County, NY in the western Catskill Mountains.

Address
322 Main Street
P.O. Box 192
Franklin, NY 13775

Hours & Getting Here

Shop Hours
Saturdays & Sundays: 11am – 5:30pm
Otherwise by appointment or chance.

Approximate Travel Times
Oneonta: 10 minutes
Delhi: 20 minutes
Cooperstown: 30 minutes
Binghamton: 1 hour
Albany and the Hudson Valley: 1.5 hours
New York City/George Washington Bridge: 2.5 hours