Sold for:
$72,000
$72,000
Wilhelm Schimmel (Cumberland Valley, Pennsylvania 1817-1890) , carved and painted spread winged eagle, retaining its original untouched polychrome surface, 9" h. , 12 1/4" w. According to family history, the eagle was carved for William Byers while Schimmel was staying at William's father's farm around 1875. It has descended directly in the family since. Exhibited at Abby Aldrich Folk Art Collection, 1965.
Auctioneer:
Pook & Pook
Date:
2014-10-04
