A ‘Black Forest’ carving of two quarrelling golden eagles
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Description
A ‘Black Forest’ carving of two quarrelling golden eagles, the linden wood carving with one bird attempting to displace the other bird from the top of a rocky outcrop, applied with a brass plaque ‘Sculptures Binder, Lucerne, Zermatt, St. Moritz. Fabrique á Brienz’.
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More Information
Documentation: Signed Origin: Switzerland Period: 19th Century Materials: black forest wood, carved Condition: Good. Creation Date: c 1890 Styles / Movements: Other Incollect Reference #: 480492 -
Dimensions
W. 16 in; H. 31 in; D. 16 in; W. 40.64 cm; H. 78.74 cm; D. 40.64 cm;
Message from Seller:
Wick Antiques was established by Charles Wallrock in the early 1980s. Having grown up in the Antiques world Charles developed an extensive wealth of knowledge. Starting out as a ‘man with a van’ he quickly gained a good reputation and embarked on a longstanding relationship with Harrods. He was later joined by his wife, Caroline Wallrock. Caroline having completed a Persian degree, went on to study at Christie’s fine art and then joined Sotheby’s specializing in Islamic and Japanese works of art
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