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HIGH RES IMAGES TAKE TIME TO LOAD LARGE CARVED AMERICAN EAGLE HEAD WOOD RELIC LIKELY FROM STERN BOARD
Carving Dates to Ca 1850
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This fine eagle head carving by an unknown carver is a true work
of Folk Art. The proportions of the relic and measurements are realistic, and the detailing is precise. It
was discovered in Maine and mounted in an old sailor made fancy marlin work picture frame for display.
Eagle
head Relic framed: 14 3/4 ” L x 12 1/2” H x 1
3/4” D Weight 3
lbs 9 oz
Eagle Head
7" L x 4" H x 3 1/4" D
Presented is a carved wood, very old, American eagle head with superbly incised detailing of its
features. It dates back many years, and was assuredly done by a master carver who was active in the 1850's
and specialized in ship carvings. The head curves sharply to the left, the viewer's right, which is indicative of
eagles that were to be mounted as a stern board or on a plaque. The brow has the fierce look that is common to eagle
heads of a patriotic nature. And the feathers are individually chiseled which is unique to this unnamed carver. Since eagle
carvers rarely if ever signed their works, there is no way to attribute who might be the artist, except by matching the
technique. As unique and stylized as it is, we have been unable to find a closer match then the stern board eagle
in the Mallory Building at the Mystic Seaport. Both heads have the characteristic pose with the open vertically curved beak,
extended tongue and fierce eyebrows. It is displayed high on the west wall of the Mallory Building. As displayed, it
makes a fine example of American nautical folk art as does this eagle head relic.
In
smaller sizes, patriotic wood carvings of American eagles were very popular in mid 19th Century New England homes, and
these are the most numerous of the examples in today's market. The larger size eagles in this form were more importantly used
to grace the sterns of American sailing ships. This example of the head alone is all that is left of a full size carving of
an eagle of the larger size.
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Near vertical front
edge of beak | |
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Back of head showing large original
hole | |
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Looking from the front. Sharp incisions | |
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Arrow points to gold gilt remnants | |
CONDITION: The carving is very old, but except for its loss
of paint and gold gilding, it is in fine condition. The back of the head has a large mounting hole which is original. The
wood frame with detailed sailor's made rope work is without faults and dates from the first quarter of the 20th Century. The
varnish on it is original. The black painted wood panel on which the head is mounted is contemporary.
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Stylized Bellamy
beak and sharply incised feathers contradict the signature style beak | |
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Unfortunately we cannot verify its provenance other than it fits one of John
Bellamy's known design parameters for an eagle head, but lacks the others. It was said to have come from a New England
collection.
SHIPPING & PACKING: The cost of shipping, packing, handling, and insurance
to your destination is an additional charge. We price our shipping honestly, but we expect to be reimbursed
for the nominal cost of packaging materials and handling.
OUR
UNCONDITIONAL NO NONSENSE GUARANTEE: If not completely satisfied with your purchase it may be
returned, if without damage, within three days of receipt in its original packaging. Return items must be insured for their
full value. Only a prior email authorization by us for the return is required. Shipping charges within the continental
United States are included in this offer if the error is due to our fault.
International buyers welcome,
but inquire first. We have satisfied customers in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, British
Virgin Islands, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Denmark, Dubai, Estonia, England, France,
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Turkey, United Arab Emirates, USVI and the Eastern Caribbean.
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This great eagle head relic
will make a fine wall hanging for your home, den, office or boardroom.
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