Cru Curated Wall-mounted Sculptures

Origin: USA Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Steel Measurements: 43.5" wide x 5" deep x 42.5" tall

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 highlights, emphasizing the eyes and beak. The eagle is displayed with both wings fully outstretched. The feathers are expertly detailed, especially considering that this eagle is a single-piece carving. The eagle is both the national bird and the national animal of the United States. The founders of the United States were fond of comparing their new republic with the Roman Republic, in which eagle imagery, usually the golden eagle, was prominent. On June 20, 1782, the Continental Congress adopted the design for the Great Seal of the United States depicting a bald eagle grasping 13 arrows in its sinister (left) talon and an olive branch with its dexter (right) talons. Those arrows are tightly aligned, a symbol of "strength in unity" that's found in the traditional cultures everywhere, from the Romans to the Iroquois. In this case, the bundle of arrows were a nod to the unity of the original 13 colonies. The olive branches emphasize the power of peace. The eagle motif has since appeared in allegorical engravings...

Enhance your collection with this exquisite set of three early 20th century terracotta wall sculptures, manufactured in Spain circa 1940. These captivating pieces, in their original ...

Blue & White Spode Italian dinner plate Copeland circa 1920. 4 plates available.

Silver and turquoise on copper plates attributed to Graziella Laffi with images of a warrior god and llama. Unsigned. Wonderful patina.

A beautiful set of five antique wooden & iron hand made garden tools. These would be ideal for an installation on a large wall on custom wall mounts. They would add the perfect dose ...

This striking pair of late 19th- to early 20th-century German hunt trophy wall plaques, masterfully cast in nickel and brass, are the work of renowned sculptor G.G. Bommer. One plaqu...

A set of four beautiful white porcelain cabbage plates Circa 1960s Measures: 6.25"W x 6"D x 1.5"H Very good vintage condition.

Heraldic cast iron fireback’s go back 500 plus years. They would depict a family’s coat of arms at the center, and symbols in the form of animals, birds, plants, and numerous other i...

Mid-late 19th century brass, copper & iron hanging scale, European. For a shop, the weight hangs from the central lower hook while the item is added to the copper hanging pan until t...

This set of early 20th century Indian hand-carved wood masala trays embodies the rich cultural heritage and artisanal craftsmanship of their origin. Originally used in kitchens to pr...

A striking blend of naturalism and ceremony, this late 19th to early 20th century German hunting trophy features a life-size grouse, cast in full dimension and silver-plated to gleam...