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This fine Artistic
Carving Co. American Eagle is resplendent in its original finish.
DIMENSIONS: 43 3/4 ” L x 16” H x 5” D
WEIGHT 9 lbs.
Presented is an outstanding example
of a carved American eagle which is in pristine condition. It was made by the Artistic Carving Company in Boston in the
1950's and the detailing is excellent. Over the years there have been many carvers of American eagles, but the two most
widely known are those carved by John Bellamy who was t he
best known carver in his day. Bellamy's work command prices that only the very rich can afford. For example, In
the Summer of 2005 a Bellamy eagle brought $600,000 in a Portsmouth auction. There has been a moderation
of prices since then, but a 26 inch eagle can still bring in the mid five figures.
The other enduring maker was the Artistic Carving Company which started operation in the late 1800's
and continued into the 1950's. The pictures that follow show the fine condition of this example.
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On display with items that maybe purchased separately | |
The eagle has heavily incised feathers on fully spread
wings, the fierce looking head with glaring white eye. The red painted open beak is turned right. The eagle's right talon
holds two arrows on a midnight black plaque while its left talon holds a Federal shield with one star showing on a blue field.
The shield has seven vertical stripes and eight white stripes. All else in its original gold polychrome. This eagle must have
always been indoors and show only the normal darkening of the surfaces with age. Careful inspection shows fine crackling in
the paint. There are no defects.
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Close-ups of the head, arrows and shield | |
BACK STORY: Ron Bourgeault, the well known
New England auctioneer reminisces by saying, " At a very young age I would go with Hyman Webber to the Artistic Carving Company
in Boston to buy eagles reproduced by the company. For a youth the experience of watching a large carving machine turn out
numerous heads and bodies was wonderful. The workmen would then assemble the pieces, put a few finishing touches on the carvings,
then, paint, and antique each one. We would load up the green pickup truck and head back to Hampton, New Hampshire. Since
it was soon after World War II, there was a market for these patriotic symbols. We sold them for what they were, starting
at $35.00 for the small ones". Today, this company's larger eagles will currently sell for about $7000.00.
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Viewed from the left side | |
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Viewed from the right side | |
DESCRIPTION: Heavily incised feathers on fully spread wings, the fierce looking
head with glaring white eye. The red painted open beak is turned right. The eagle's right talon holds two
arrows on a midnight black plaque while its left talon holds a Federal shield with one star showing on a blue field. The shield
has seven vertical stripes and eight white stripes. All else is in its original gold polychrome.
CONDITION: This eagle must have always been indoors and shows only the normal
darkening of the surfaces with age. Careful inspection shows fine crackling of the paint. Remarkably, there are
no defects.
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Original Artistic Carving Co. catalog sheet of this eagle | |
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International buyers welcome,
but inquire first. We have satisfied customers in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda,
British Virgin Islands, Canada, Chile, Republic of China, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Denmark, Estonia,
England, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait,
Latvia, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Martinique, Mexico, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Nova Scotia, Panama, Philippines, Poland,
Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, St. Maarten, Sweden, Switzerland,
Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, USVI and the Eastern Caribbean. .
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 condition and packaging. Returns must be insured for their
full value. All that is required is a prior email authorization by us for the return. Shipping, packaging and handling is
refundable within the continental United States if we are at fault.
SHIPPING & PACKING:
Due to the size and weight of the carton, the cost of shipping, packing, handling, and insurance to your destination
is an additional charge. You may email us to get these costs. We price our shipping honestly, but we expect to be reimbursed
for the nominal cost of packaging materials and handling.
STANDARD FORMS
OF PAYMENT are Bank wire transfer, cashier's check, money order, or personal check in which case the item will be
held until cleared. Our prices are quoted net to us so that the use of credit cards or PayPal incur extra charges. Terms
on overseas sales may be different.
This great eagle
will make a fine wall hanging for your home, den, office or boardroom. Buy now with confidence!
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