1529
American Classical Style Zeus Eagle
Estimate:
$500 - $600
Sold
$850
Live Auction
June 10th, 2023 Gallery Auction l Paintings, Furniture, Decorative Arts, and Fine Rugs
Category
Description
First half, 19th century; carved wood gilded eagle with hanging hook in mouth, perched on black storm cloud with lightning bolts, symbolic of Zeus the Grecian classical god of lightning and weather, 23 in. W., 16 in. H.
Condition
Two lightning bolts broken, gilt wear, chips
Provenance
From the Estate of a landowner in The Plains, VA.
