Lot 82
  • 82

A Federal Carved and Giltwood Eagle-form Wall Bracket, 19th century

Estimate
2,500 - 5,000 USD
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Description

  • Height 11 1/2 in. by Width 18 in. by depth 10 in.

Provenance

Purportedly came from the United States Capital building.

Condition

Proper right lower corner of banner cracked and with subsequent losses to gilding; the top with later wash and proper right cleat with minor separation.
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