Ivan Bailey, Sculpture of a Resting Eagle, Steel & Granite, US, 20th Century

Thomas Lollar earned his BFA and MA at Western Michigan University, and has been teaching ceramics and sculpture since 1975. A master sculptor, his subjects are rendered in both fron...

Thomas Lollar earned his BFA and MA at Western Michigan University, and has been teaching ceramics and sculpture since 1975. A master sculptor, his subjects are rendered in both fron...

Thomas Lollar earned his BFA and MA at Western Michigan University, and has been teaching ceramics and sculpture since 1975. A master sculptor, his subjects are rendered in both fron...

Yongjin Han was born in Seoul, South Korea in 1934. After the Korean War—in which he fought, lying about his age in order to enlist—he was one of six students admitted to the sculptu...

20Thc hand made bronze sculpture of a bald eagle in fine as found condition.This is so well constructed and very heavy.

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...

An impressive hand carved large 20th century granite Gargoyle. Very much in the gothic style. Fantastic as decorative sculpture or permanent building fixture.

Lovely Bronze Statue Condition Condition is Perfect: Size 27.5cm Period 20th century