Eagle and Flag Bronze Sculpture by Lorenzo E. Ghiglieri, Limited Edition 205/475
Presented is a patinated bronze eagle by Lorenzo E. Ghiglieri. The eagle is depicted landing on a tree branch, with wings dramatically raised. The branch is draped with a polychrome American flag. The bronze is signed "Lorenzo Ghiglieri 205/475," in the bronze and is mounted on a circular black marble base.
Lorenzo Ghiglieri (1931-2020) had a very long artistic career. Beginning as a teenager, Ghiglieri spent much of his life as an illustrator. During the Korean War and shortly afterwards, the U.S. commissioned work from Ghiglieri as a combat illustrator. He then continued on to advertisement illustration. After an exploration west, Ghiglieri dedicated the rest of his career to sculpting the American West. Known for his bald eagles, elk, and other wildlife bronzes, Lorenzo set out to capture natural beauty. His works have been gifted to some of the world’s most influential figures including England’s Queen Elizabeth II, U.S. President Ronald Reagan, Pope John Paul II, and Luciano Pavarotti, just to name a few.
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. Ghilieri’s statue 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.
CONDITION:
Very good condition. Patinated bronze. Colors on American flag are original to bronze, and subtle. Attachment points slightly loose, and eagle can be turned slightly on base. Circular marble base. Dimensions: 25" H x 15 1/2" W x 15" D.
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Eagle and Flag Bronze Sculpture by Lorenzo E. Ghiglieri, Limited Edition 205/475
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1 Lake Avenue
Colorado Springs CO 80906
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