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Carved Eagle, c. 1820-1840

Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques

Description
New England, possibly coastal Massachusetts, c. 1820-1840.

This rare large-size carved eagle was probably intended for outdoor use as an ornamentation adorning the top of a building or lodge. The eagle, with its full body, swept back wings, pronounced talons, perched on a ball exhibits great presence. It was originally found in Newport, R.I. but according to family history it descended through a prominent Massachusetts family.

More Information

In the Style of:	Freemasons / Masonic & Lodge Styles
Origin:	United States, Massachusetts
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Eastern white pine (by microanalysis) gesso and gilt.
Condition:	Good. Old crack to the beak reset. There are traces of other gilt surfaces and gold paint, most of which has been removed. The surface now shows most of the original gilt with some gesso showing through.
Creation Date:	19th Century
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art, Americana, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	FA-SO 040
Incollect Reference #:	93666

Dimensions

W.	29.5 in;	H.	37.5 in;
W.	74.93 cm;	H.	95.25 cm;

Message from Seller:

Jeffrey Tillou Antiques was established in 1992. The three story historic building located “on the green” in Litchfield, features an extensive inventory of Americana from the 18th and early 19th centuries. Here you will find an extraordinary collection of furniture, folk art, weathervanes, sculpture, Oriental carpets, and related decorative pieces as well as distinctive European furniture and original works of art.