Vintage Cast Brass Eagle With Spanned Wings in Flight – Round Marble Base

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Sculpted at 10.5" and realistically cast at full-wingspan, this spectacular Mid-Century symbolic raptor embodies the most revered American ideals, depicts … Read more Sculpted at 10.5" and realistically cast at full-wingspan, this spectacular Mid-Century symbolic raptor embodies the most revered American ideals, depicts a majestic bald eagle meticulously textured and outstretched feathers flared open, in flight as prepared to swoop downward on its prey. These, likely manufactured in Korea, Taiwan, or India in the 1970s or 1980s, ushered in an era of high-quality decorative metalware production, which flourished globally. The casting involved pouring molten brass into a detailed sand or ceramic mold, after which the metal was polished to an antique golden sheen and securely bolted to a smooth, heavy pedestal. Standing on a shiny green circular marble base, this regal sculpture serves as a powerful focal point; at once, a bold silhouette sweeping over an office desk, balanced gracefully atop a grand piano near a musical score, or nestled into a timeless mantle to accent a warm brick fireplace. See less