02-18-200702-18-2007
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
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February 18, 2007 11:00 AMCalender
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Carved Polychrome Painted Wooden American Eagle Wall Plaque

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$88,125$75,000
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2349Location: BostonDate / Time: February 18, 2007 11:00AM

Description:

Carved Polychrome Painted Wooden American Eagle Wall Plaque, America, 19th century, the relief carved spreadwing figure with an American shield portrayed grasping an olive branch in its talons, flanked by carved and gilt tasseled American flags, ht. 22 1/4, wd. 50 1/4 in.

Provenance: Purchased in the 1970s at the dispersal of the contents of a building in Keene, New Hampshire, that was being demolished.
Estimate $12,000-15,000

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Keene, New Hampshire