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Striking ‘Black Forest’ walnut carving of an eagle
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Origin Switzerland |
Dates Circa 1920 |
Dimensions H 20.47 inches (52.00 cm) W 12.99 inches (33.00 cm) |
W 12.99 inches (33.00 cm)
Description
A monumental and striking ‘Black Forest’ walnut carving of an eagle perched on a toppled shield, E Binder
Shown with outstretched wings and the head turned to the right , the talons gripping a sheaf of arrows and a shield decorated in gilt with 12 stars partially obscured by a trailing laurel branch, the feathers realistically carved and scorched, the gaping mouth painted red, all raised on a turned socle.
Provenance
Footnote: For a right-facing eagle in the Ed. Binder u Cie of Brienz Stock Catalogue c1920, see Arenski, Daniels and Daniels, Swiss Carvings, The Art of the ‘Black Forest’ 1820-1940 Woodbridge 2005; p 162 (top right hand plate).
Condition
Excellent
| £ 60000.00 |
