$88,125
Carved Polychrome Painted Wooden American Eagle Wall Plaque, America, 19th century, the relief carved spreadwing figure with an American shield portrayed grasping an olive branch in its talons, flanked by carved and gilt tasseled American flags, ht. 22 1/4, wd. 50 1/4 in. Provenance: Purchased in the 1970s at the dispersal of the contents of a building in Keene, New Hampshire, that was being demolished.

Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2007-02-18