Ganymede And The Eagle Sculpture, 20th century

This delicately carved marble is a characteristic style of work of Mathurin Moreau, a leading French sculptor who specialised in the representation of nymphs and female allegories. T...

This captivating pair of parrot sculptures, crafted in the 20th century, features vibrant and intricately detailed depictions of these exotic birds. Each parrot is meticulously desig...

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...

This brass eagle bust is a stunning and intricately crafted decorative sculpture of an eagle's head, made from brass. The eagle is a symbol of strength, fre...