03-04-201203-04-2012
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2585BBoston
March 4, 2012 11:00 AMCalender
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Carved, Gilded, and Painted Eagle and American Flag Wall Plaque

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Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2585BLocation: BostonDate / Time: March 04, 2012 11:00AM

Description:

Carved, Gilded, and Painted Eagle and American Flag Wall Plaque, attributed to George Stapf, (Pennsylvania, 1862-1958),relief-carved spreadwing figure, the waving American flag with applied wood stars, (imperfections),ht. 21 3/4, wd. 54 in.

Provenance: From the estate of ex-Broadway showgirl Sonia Greenova (1900-1993),New York City. Ms. Greenova was once with the Moscow Grand Opera Company, an actress and singer on Broadway in the 1920s, and common-law wife of New York lawyer and realtor Edgar S. Appleby (1862-1935). Upon her death, Ms. Greenova's estate passed to her nephew's widow, who resided in Delaware County, New York.
Estimate $10,000-15,000

Age crack to flag, scattered gilt and paint losses, loss of five of the stars, some cracks to wood/joinery on feet area, well done 10 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. area on lower left- facing wing has been replaced, color matches well; wood putty filler on back where portion of wing has been re-nailed, flag cracked across and re-glued joinery has been stabilized in a few places on the back with metal devices.

Keywords

Sonia Greenova, George Stapf, Pennsylvania, New York City, Moscow Grand Opera Company, actress and singer, Edgar S. Appleby, lawyer, Delaware County, metal devices