Lot 1317
  • 1317

Carved, Painted and Gilded American Eagle Wall Plaque, New England, Circa 1850

Estimate
6,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • wood
  • Height 27 in. by Width 19 in.
carved in the half round, perched on a green-painted rock work; the eagle with gilding, under tones of red and green paint; has a wrought-iron brace and hanger on the back.

Condition

Some shrinkage cracks and losses.
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