20th Century Solid Brass Eagle Sculpture

Solid Brass & Marble Figurative Sculpture, Early 20th Century. Really nice natural patina.

This 20th-century sculpture of Ganymede and the Eagle captures the iconic mythological scene with striking detail and artistry. Depicting the young Ganymede being carried away by Zeu...

This is a cast-iron figural eagle doorstop, circa early 20th century. The eagle is depicted with wings spread wide, perched and mounted to a square marble base. The eagle retains traces of its original gilt surface and is embossed with “F.O.E.” at its midsection, possibly referring to the Fraternal Order of Eagles.   The eagle is both the national bird and the national animal of the United States. The eagle motif has been widely used throughout American history, most notably as part of our Great Seal. 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...

A glorious marble pyramid sculpture, mid 20th century. In tones of pewter, licorice, and verdigris. Lovely as a paperweight or an objet d’art.