Soaring Eagle, Mid-20th Century

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Anonymous, Soaring Eagle, mid-20th century. Patinated cast metal mounted on quartz block. 24cm (total height) x 29cm (width) x 12cm … Read more Anonymous, Soaring Eagle, mid-20th century. Patinated cast metal mounted on quartz block. 24cm (total height) x 29cm (width) x 12cm (depth).


- Patina more heavily rubbed in places, screw connections between sculpture and stone and one leg base loosened.




- with eagle eyes -


Sitting on a rock, the eagle has spotted something far below and spreads its wings to fly away from its nest. The asymmetry of the wings gives the bird of prey a special dynamic, while the downward stretched head and the open beak already anticipate the arrow-like speed with which the eagle will pounce on its prey. The bright quartz base, which is translucent from behind, has a harmonious color contrast to the eagle, which is further highlighted in this way. See less