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What is a Bellamy eagle?
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A Bellamy eagle is an intricately carved wooden or metal eagle crafted by John Haley Bellamy. He used a highly stylistic technique, with intricate detailing on the feathers for the eagle to appear mid-movement. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted Bellamy eagles from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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Vintage Hand-Carved Teak Bellamy Eagle with Shield
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
True to Bellamy’s style, this eagle has a curved neck to mimic the eagle in flight and dramatic eyes.
Category
Early 20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Carved Spread Wing Eagle
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
The eagle's wings are spread widely, in a manner similar to Bellamy eagles, and shares characteristics with a Bellamy eagle including the domed beak and deep wings.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pine
$2,950
Large Antique Americana Gilt and Forest Green Painted Plaster Spread Wing Eagle
Located in Morristown, NJ
Bellamy’s iconic style of carving eagles became so well known that they soon were labeled the “Bellamy Eagle,” and they have been mimicked by artists to this day.
Category
Antique 19th Century American American Classical Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Plaster, Paint
Vintage Hand-Carved and Hand-Painted Bellamy-Style Eagle by Walter Ketzler
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a vintage Bellamy-style carved wooden eagle by Walter Ketzler.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Wood
Bellamy Style Hand-Carved New England Pine Eagle, Early to Mid-20th Century
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is an original American eagle, hand-carved from pine during the early to mid 20th century. The eagle features a touch of original gilt over yellow sizing with hand-painted highl...
Category
Early 20th Century American Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pine
Large Cast New England Bank Patriotic Eagle and Clipper Ship Plaque
Located in Nantucket, MA
The Bellamy type spread-wing eagle holds the oval plaque which features a stern view of a square-rigged ship running downwind, another square-rigger approaching off the starboard bow...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Federal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Composition
