CARVED AND PAINTED EAGLE PLAQUE ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN HALEY BELLAMY (1836-1914).

CARVED AND PAINTED EAGLE PLAQUE ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN HALEY BELLAMY (1836-1914). Well carved spread wing eagle in white having red tongue and red eye. Below is a red, white and blue stylized shield. An attached banner in red, white and blue “Don’t Give Up the Ship” having carved five pointed star in white against a blue background. A carved gold and brown staff holds banner. REFERENCE: Page 67 in John Haley Bellamy Carver of Eagles by Smith. Bellamy is considered one of New England’s finest wood carvers and was best known for this type of carved eagle. SIZE: 25-1/2” l x 9” h. CONDITION: Restored. The eagle’s right wing has restored break and an added feather section at bottom. There is a shadow where paper covered the screw hole in back. Some enhancement to the paint and discolored over-varnish. 9-70768 (15,000-25,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2007

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
	594	$10,925.00	CARVED AND PAINTED EAGLE PLAQUE ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN HALEY BELLAMY (1836-1914). Well carved spread wing eagle in white having red tongue and red eye. Below is a red, white and blue stylized shield. An attached banner in red, white and blue “Don’t Give Up the Ship” having carved five pointed star in white against a blue background. A carved gold and brown staff holds banner. REFERENCE: Page 67 in John Haley Bellamy Carver of Eagles by Smith. Bellamy is considered one of New England’s finest wood carvers and was best known for this type of carved eagle. SIZE: 25-1/2” l x 9” h. CONDITION: Restored. The eagle’s right wing has restored break and an added feather section at bottom. There is a shadow where paper covered the screw hole in back. Some enhancement to the paint and discolored over-varnish. 9-70768 (15,000-25,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2007 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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