FINE RARE GILT AND CARVED “BUNTING” PATRIOTIC EAGLE.

Circa 1800, American. This well-defined carved example designed for mounting on a wall. A gilt ring suspended from its talons, the purpose of which was to hang patriotic bunting through the ring in a series of similar eagles for political celebration. Features are well carved and with original gilding. SIZE: 23-1/2″ at wingtips. 12″ h overall. CONDITION: Re-gilt at beak, proper left shoulder at juncture with wing and proper left leg above talon. In use abrasions and small losses at wing tips and tip of tail. Otherwise all original and intact. Good to very good overall. Carving is offered with a piece of early bunting. 52331-3 (2,500-3,000) – Lot 2019

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Auction - August 2017

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2019	$6,352.50	FINE RARE GILT AND CARVED “BUNTING” PATRIOTIC EAGLE. Circa 1800, American. This well-defined carved example designed for mounting on a wall. A gilt ring suspended from its talons, the purpose of which was to hang patriotic bunting through the ring in a series of similar eagles for political celebration. Features are well carved and with original gilding. SIZE: 23-1/2″ at wingtips. 12″ h overall. CONDITION: Re-gilt at beak, proper left shoulder at juncture with wing and proper left leg above talon. In use abrasions and small losses at wing tips and tip of tail. Otherwise all original and intact. Good to very good overall. Carving is offered with a piece of early bunting. 52331-3 (2,500-3,000) – Lot 2019 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Auction - August 2017 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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FINE RARE GILT AND CARVED “BUNTING” PATRIOTIC EAGLE.