Showrooms

GEORGE STAPF (1862-1958)

Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques

Description
Lived/Active: Harrisburg and Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Carved Patriotic Eagle with Spread Wings and American Flag.
Ca. 1900.
Carved pine with gilt and polychrome paint.
Over-all in great condition, paint and gilt wear from weathering commensurate with age and use.
Probably missing shield originally clasped in talons.
Provenance: Collection of Charles and Olenka Santore.
These highly sought after carved eagles by George Stapf are increasingly hard to find in untouched condition. This eagle with the carved polychrome painted American flag is among the more desirable examples he made.

More Information

Period:	1900-1919
Styles / Movements:	Americana, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	DA-SO 285
Incollect Reference #:	639937

Dimensions

W.	33.5 in;	H.	21 in;
W.	85.09 cm;	H.	53.34 cm;

Message from Seller:

Jeffrey Tillou Antiques was established in 1992. The three story historic building located “on the green” in Litchfield, features an extensive inventory of Americana from the 18th and early 19th centuries. Here you will find an extraordinary collection of furniture, folk art, weathervanes, sculpture, Oriental carpets, and related decorative pieces as well as distinctive European furniture and original works of art.

Sold