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Rare Federal Carved Gilt Eagle Wall Mount

Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques

Description
Rare Federal Carved Gilt Eagle Wall Mount
American, New England, ca. 1800-1820
Pine, gesso, gilt
Over-all in fine condition, minor imperfections, retaining most of its original gilt, iron straps on verso.
Provenance: New England Family Collection; Private Collection, San Francisco, Ca.
A rare example of a Federal American Bald Eagle, displayed with outstretched wings, clasping a sphere while perched on a plinth. Stylistically carved with an elongated neck and pronounced feet, other elements of construction visible include early iron brackets and forged nails.

Dimensions: 15" h., 25 ½” w., 8 ½” d.

Item ID: DA-SO 309

Price: $12,500

More Information

Origin:	United States
Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	ca. 1800-1820
Styles / Movements:	Classical, Americana, Federal
Patterns:	Animal/Insects, Florals/Botanical, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	DA-SO 309
Incollect Reference #:	792025

Dimensions

W.	25.5 in;	H.	15 in;	D.	8.5 in;
W.	64.77 cm;	H.	38.1 cm;	D.	21.59 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.