Featured Has the Bronze Eagle Landed, or......

Is it just taking off?

Scored this bronze eagle launching from its perch. It's about 24 " tall, about 16" wide, and about 7-10 pounds U.S in weight. It's hollow bronze. There are no signatures or numbers of any kind.

Although it's backlit, one can discern an aesthetic sunflower or daisy at the base of the "tree." The eagle detaches at the top of the talons, and apparently the wings were cast separately and joined to the body of the bird; they do not detach now. As you can see in the second photo, the detailing on the eagle is quite elaborate.

It was purchased in the U.S. Midwest and there was no provenance available. Small clues make me think 1880s on this, but it's a guess. I have no idea who the artist might be.

Are any of you sleuths able to track this down?

Thanks, and Happy Thanksgiving Weekend for those celebrating. And shouldn't we all be grateful?

Love ya!

 

Wow, impressive and very detailed bronze
I get a Japanese vibe... and maybe the branch is a replacement.

 

I don't think he's coming or going...... just bending a little with outstretched wings..

nice bird !!!!

 

Ghopper was watching the birdie ...land in his office!