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American School, 19th c. Eagle Perched on a Rock

Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques

Description
American School, 19th c. Eagle Perched on a Rock
Eagle Perched on a Rock
Unsigned, ca. 1850-1865
Oil on canvas
31 ½” x 36 ½” with frame.
Lined, over-all in great condition. Housed in a 19th c. style mahogany veneer frame.
Provenance: Collection of William Gunn; formerly from the collection of the Fenimore Art Museum.
An iconic image of an American Bald Eagle with swept-back wings perched on a rock in front of a landscape view of water and an illuminated skyline. A wonderful example of patriotic Americana.

Item ID: WoA-AMP-OC 739

Price: $4750

More Information

Origin:	United States
Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art
Dealer Reference #:	WoA-AMP-OC 739
Incollect Reference #:	791890

Dimensions

W.	36.5 in;	H.	31.5 in;
W.	92.71 cm;	H.	80.01 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.