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Monumental Antique Architectural Wood Carving Perched Eagle Bird

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I think it's safe to say you have never seen a bird this big before! A rare, nearly 8ft tall, one-of-a-kind antique architectural hand carved wood sculptural element, in the form of an eagle, with yellow painted beak and eyes, having closed wings, perched on a ball, mounted to scalloped bracket, not freestanding, having some loss to beak and nicely aged warm rustic weathered patina. Sure to become the outdoor focal point of any rustic lodge, ski resort, country restaurant, or cottage home. Dimensions: (approx) 94" High, 23.5" Wide, 40" Deep Great original unrestored antique condition. Very heavy. Nicely aged weathered patina. Some loss to paint beak. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall a wonderful example
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 94 in (238.76 cm)Width: 23.5 in (59.69 cm)Depth: 40 in (101.6 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Great original unrestored antique condition. Very heavy. Nicely aged weathered patina. Some loss to paint beak. Overall a wonderful example.
  • Seller Location:
    Forney, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5977234406762

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