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  CARVED & GILDED EAGLE OF MONUMENTAL PROPORTIONS, WITH A WINGSPAN JUST SHY OF 8 FEET, MADE circa 1885-1920’s, FOUND IN PENNSYLVANIA

Available: Sold
Frame Size (H x L):
Flag Size (H x L): 36" tall x 93" wide x 9.5" deep
Description....:
In the wake of the 1876 celebration of our nation’s 100th anniversary of independence, with many adult heads-of-household having served during the Civil War (1861-65), American design of the late 19th and the early 20th centuries saw an influx of colonial elements. Namely predominated by high style, decorative objects of Dutch, French, and English influence, with a tinge of patriotic fervor, this carved, wooden, spread-winged eagle, of monumental proportions, is a byproduct of that era.

With a wingspan of approximately 7 ¾ feet in length, by 3 feet in elevation, and a depth of just over 9 inches, the visual impact of this monumental carving definitely commands attention. Probably of American origin, made circa 1885-1920’s, although its features are devoid of any sort of federal shield, arrows, olive branches, or Latin motto’d streamer, the overall appearance nonetheless displays more of an American air than its European counterparts. The leaves depicted in the crossed branches, gripped in both talons, are almost certainly laurel leaves. Found in Southern Pennsylvania, near Pittsburgh, the precise carver or place of manufacture remains unknown. Its bold development is exceptional, however, as-is the overall presence of the eagle when hung high on a wall. Perfect for over a large, early American flag, or in any other place suitable for a three-dimensional, patriotic object, the quality and scale of the carving are such that few will soon forget it.

Condition: Previous instances of re-touching with gold paint were removed. The affected regions were consolidated and blended, as sparingly as possible, with a very light varnish added as required.
Collector Level: Advanced Collectors and the Person with Everything
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Earliest Date of Origin: 1885
Latest Date of Origin: 1920's
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Price: SOLD
 

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