Decorative ornament - Spain - Eagle
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Late 19th‑century brass eagle relief in antique Empire‑style, from Spain, 33 cm high, 15 cm wide, 3 cm deep, with a gold finish and good used condition showing minor signs of age.
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This nineteenth-century brass relief of a golden eagle features a majestic, compact figure, sculpted with an ornamental language characteristic of the decorative crafts of the era. The bird stands upright, with its head turned slightly to one side, a gesture that emphasizes its vigilant bearing and its symbolism of authority. The feathers, meticulously repoussé, create a visual rhythm that runs along the entire body and give a sense of volume and movement despite being a relief.
The gilding—the result of the natural sheen of brass and possibly a polished or lacquered finish—gives the piece a ceremonial, almost heraldic air. Its presence suggests that it could have been part of a piece of furniture, a banner, a decorative pediment, or an interior architectural element, where eagle iconography was valued for its association with power, nobility, and protection.
Overall, it is a decorative object with strong visual impact, balancing ornamental stylization and symbolic heft, highly representative of the historicist and eclectic taste of the nineteenth century. If you like, I can adapt it to a more commercial, more academic, or more poetic tone.
Certified shipping and good packaging.
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Translated by Google TranslateThis nineteenth-century brass relief of a golden eagle features a majestic, compact figure, sculpted with an ornamental language characteristic of the decorative crafts of the era. The bird stands upright, with its head turned slightly to one side, a gesture that emphasizes its vigilant bearing and its symbolism of authority. The feathers, meticulously repoussé, create a visual rhythm that runs along the entire body and give a sense of volume and movement despite being a relief.
The gilding—the result of the natural sheen of brass and possibly a polished or lacquered finish—gives the piece a ceremonial, almost heraldic air. Its presence suggests that it could have been part of a piece of furniture, a banner, a decorative pediment, or an interior architectural element, where eagle iconography was valued for its association with power, nobility, and protection.
Overall, it is a decorative object with strong visual impact, balancing ornamental stylization and symbolic heft, highly representative of the historicist and eclectic taste of the nineteenth century. If you like, I can adapt it to a more commercial, more academic, or more poetic tone.
Certified shipping and good packaging.
Seller's Story
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Era
1400-1900
Style subtype
Empire Style
Title additional information
Eagle
Material
Brass
Country of Origin
Spain
Style
Antique
Colour
Gold
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
33 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
3 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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