Vintage Bronze Eagle with Fish Sculpture, after Edward Chope, Late 20th Century
This is a bronze eagle on a marble base, after Edward Chope, circa late 20th century. The bronze sculpture depicts a majestic bald eagle with its wings fully spread open, soaring over a cresting wave, catching a fish with its talons. With an intense stare and intricate feather detail, this sculpture is dramatic, full of movement, and artfully crafted.
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.
CONDITION:
Good condition overall. Bronze sculpture, on round green marble base. Without tarnish, but a few very minor surface scratches. With cast signature of "Chope" at the base.
Dimensions: 9 1/2"H x 7 1/4"W. Base Diameter: 5 1/4"D.
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Vintage Bronze Eagle with Fish Sculpture, after Edward Chope, Late 20th Century
Colorado
1 Lake Avenue
Colorado Springs CO 80906
United States
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