#1 • Framed 3-D Blacklight Winter Covered Bridge by Abner Zook March 1986

Part of 11/13/26 Aaron & Abner Zook Artwork Auction (timed auction by PA Auction Center)

Starting at $25.00

Status: Available

Live bidding starts Nov 13, 2026 6:00 PM EST

Outstanding three-dimensional folk art shadowbox by renowned Pennsylvania Dutch artist Abner Zook, depicting a picturesque winter scene set in the Pennsylvania countryside. Equipped with a blacklight that will transform the entire piece into a beautiful night time scene. Black light bulb is currently dead. The composition centers on a red covered bridge spanning a snow-covered creek, while a horse-drawn sleigh carrying passengers emerges from the bridge on a winding country road. This covered bridge can be taken out and replaced with an open stone bridge with ease. In the foreground, townspeople gather on a frozen mill pond, skating and visiting near a working water mill, while farmhouses, barns, fences, and rolling hills extend into the distance beneath a glowing winter sunset. Zook's use of layered relief creates remarkable depth and movement throughout the scene. The eye is naturally drawn from the skaters and mill pond in the foreground to the covered bridge and sleigh at center, then outward to the surrounding farms and countryside. Cool blue-white snowfields contrast beautifully with the warm reds of the bridge and barns, while soft pink, lavender, and gold tones in the evening sky lend a sense of warmth and tranquility. Fine details, from the stone bridge abutments and split-rail fencing to the individual figures and architectural elements, demonstrate the meticulous craftsmanship for which Zook became widely known. The combination of narrative storytelling, vibrant color, dimensional construction, and nostalgic rural imagery captures the essence of traditional Pennsylvania life and exemplifies the enduring appeal of Zook's work.