Sculptural Fantasy: The Important American Folk Art Collection of Stephen and Petra Levin
Sculptural Fantasy: The Important American Folk Art Collection of Stephen and Petra Levin
VERY FINE CARVED GILTWOOD SPREAD-WINGED AMERICAN EAGLE CLUTCHING A SNAKE WALL PLAQUE, CIRCA 1800
Auction Closed
October 10, 05:49 PM GMT
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
VERY FINE CARVED GILTWOOD SPREAD-WINGED AMERICAN EAGLE CLUTCHING A SNAKE WALL PLAQUE, CIRCA 1800
snake symbolizes Justice and Tyranny. Appears to retain its original gilt surface.
Height 15 ½ in. by Width 30 ½ in. by Depth 8 ½ in.
John Tucker collection;
Peter H. Tillou, Litchfield, Connecticut.