Carved and Gilded Wooden Eagles in Gold Leaf & Pinus Cembra, 1800s, Set of 2

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A Pair of Carved and Gilded Wooden Eagles from the mid-1800s, this pair of carved and gilded wooden birds of … Read more A Pair of Carved and Gilded Wooden Eagles from the mid-1800s, this pair of carved and gilded wooden birds of prey represents a fascinating example of 19th-century Italian craftsmanship. The carved sculptures, crafted with great attention to detail, display finely carved plumage and gilding that, while showing minimal signs of aging, remains in good condition.

The use of Sienese yellow earth for the upper finish instead of gilding suggests that the two gilded figures were decorative terminal elements of a piece of furniture. The eagles' pose with outstretched wings suggests a sense of movement and vitality, evoking their majestic nature and the symbolism of freedom and strength in this pair of animalistic figures. The eagles' talons are firmly anchored to an ebonized base and rest on a small balustrade. On the back of the two animal figures, two artificial supports facilitated their anchoring. Coming from a private collection, these works also tell a story of Italian tradition and craftsmanship from the mid-19th century. See less