Large Carved Spread Wing Eagle, c. 1860

Monumantal eagle, exceptionally carved with broad outstretched wings and significant layers of highly detailed carved feathers, the head is turned to the right with its talons opened against an accurately carved tail. The back retains the original red gilder’s underpaint. The eagle has a warm aged patina
New England, c. 1860
25” x 100 ½” x 5 ¼”