FINE AND IMPORTANT CHINESE EXPORT CARVED OVAL EAGLE PLAQUE.

FINE AND IMPORTANT CHINESE EXPORT CARVED OVAL EAGLE PLAQUE. Mid 19th century. Unique plaque depicting displayed eagle clutching 5 arrows in left talon perched on American shield flanked by American flags with 13 stars and stripes, further flanked by cannon and cannonballs above stylized waves. Image surmounted by banner with words “E PLURIBUS UNUM”. All within oval frame in Oriental taste carved with four cartouches of landscapes with figures alternating with carved flowering shrubs and branches with rope twist borders, outermost trimmed with carved scrolling vinery. We believe this is an example of “Patriotic Art” that may have been a special order. As such it is a rarity of folk art combining two cultures. For similar example see The Decorative Arts of THE CHINA TRADE by Carl L Crossman page 304 and color plate 109 on page 312. SIZE: 14-1/2″ h x 17-3/4″ l x 1-3/4″ d. CONDITION: Carving structurally very good retaining much of original painted and gilded surfaces underneath the now brown and toned shellac with some separation of same and minor craquelure. Carved frame with some losses and warping to outer rope edge. 9-24375 (8,000-10,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2012

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
	3235	$0.00	FINE AND IMPORTANT CHINESE EXPORT CARVED OVAL EAGLE PLAQUE. Mid 19th century. Unique plaque depicting displayed eagle clutching 5 arrows in left talon perched on American shield flanked by American flags with 13 stars and stripes, further flanked by cannon and cannonballs above stylized waves. Image surmounted by banner with words “E PLURIBUS UNUM”. All within oval frame in Oriental taste carved with four cartouches of landscapes with figures alternating with carved flowering shrubs and branches with rope twist borders, outermost trimmed with carved scrolling vinery. We believe this is an example of “Patriotic Art” that may have been a special order. As such it is a rarity of folk art combining two cultures. For similar example see The Decorative Arts of THE CHINA TRADE by Carl L Crossman page 304 and color plate 109 on page 312. SIZE: 14-1/2″ h x 17-3/4″ l x 1-3/4″ d. CONDITION: Carving structurally very good retaining much of original painted and gilded surfaces underneath the now brown and toned shellac with some separation of same and minor craquelure. Carved frame with some losses and warping to outer rope edge. 9-24375 (8,000-10,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2012 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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