English Turn of the Century Iron Sculpture of an Eagle Perched on a Rock

An oversized English stone peacock sculpture from the early 20th century, with white and turquoise tones and great patina. Created in England during the ...

A French lifesize painted lead crowing rooster sculpture from the first half of the 20th century. Famous for being the French national emblem, our rooster is standing proudly on a base adorned with a bundle of wheat. We seem to have caught the rooster in an important moment as he crows, perhaps proclaiming the coming of the new day. The sculpture is made of lead and painted in a white color that highlights the great attention shown to details. With its great proportions, and skillfully executed detailing, this French lead rooster...

A French vintage rooster sculpture from the mid-20th century. We all know that eagles are the symbol for America. Roosters are the French national emblem. This particular one is made...

A pair of life size Italian carved wooden parrot sculptures from the late 19th century, mounted on modern steel bases. This exquisite pair of life-size I...

This is a bronze eagle on rocks sculpture, after Jules Moigniez, circa late 20th century. The bronze sculpture depicts a majestic bald eagle with its wings fully spread open, landing on a rocky outcropping. With an intense stare and intricate feather detail, this sculpture is dramatic, full of movement, and artfully crafted. The sculpture is presented on a green marble base. The bald eagle is both the national bird and the national animal of the United States. The eagle motif has been widely used throughout our nation's history, most notably as part of our Great Seal. The founders of the United States were fond of comparing their new republic with the Roman Republic, in which eagle imagery, usually the golden eagle, was prominent. On June 20, 1782, the Continental Congress adopted the design for the Great Seal of the United States depicting a bald eagle grasping 13 arrows and an olive branch with its talons. This sculpture is inspired by the symbolic history of the bald eagle, combining the powerful natural beauty of the bird with the patriotic symbol of freedom and strength. Jules Moigniez (1835-1894) was a French sculptor widely known for his highly detailed bronze works depicting dynamic wildlife. After studying under Paul Cromolera, Moigniez made a name for himself at his first exhibition in 1855 at the Exposition Universelle. Since then, he continued to show his works on a yearly basis. While many artists at the time focused solely on the subject, Moigniez incorporated highly detailed bases to accommodate his various animals. In America and England, his bird sculptures gained massive popularity and he soon became better known for his birds. After Jules Moigniez’s tragic death in 1894, his father continued to cast his son’s bronzes from the foundry he purchased. Just before Moigniez’s father also passed away, he sold the foundry and his casts to Auguste Gouge, who once cast bronzes for Paul Cromolera. Gouge continued to produce Moigniez’s bronze...

A life size terracotta bronze coloured sculpture of an eagle with glass eyes, by Reps & Trinte Magdeburg, Signed and marked. Germany c.1910 Dimensions. H74 x W77cm x D40cm. H29.13 ...

Bronze eagle (after Edward Chope) on a marble base, circa late 20th century. The bronze sculpture depicts a majestic bald eagle with its wings fully spread open, soaring down to catc...

A 19th century French cast bronze on a marble base with original patina. Measurements: 16.5" height, 5.5" by 5.5" base.