Large-Scale Carved Oak Eagle, Spain, Circa 1900

Description

Large carved oak sculpture modelled as an eagle displayed, with wings fully outstretched, the head turned and beak open, the oak with a dark brown patina. The body is worked in overlapping imbricated plumage, close and scale-like across the breast and neck, with the flight feathers of the wings deeply gouged and layered toward the tips. The eagle stands with its talons set upon a naturalistic rocky outcrop. The wings are carved separately and joined at the shoulders. The reverse is more summarily worked with adze and gouge, with feathering indicated across the wings, body and long tail. Spain, circa 1900.

Height: 32 in. (81 cm.)
Width: 54 in. (137 cm.)
Depth: 15 in. (38 cm.)

Condition
Age-related shrinkage split to the breast; minor splits, abrasions and surface wear consistent with age and use.