2144 LARGE IMPRESSIVE POLYCHROME BALD EAGLE BRONZE BY

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This item SOLD at 2025 May 09 @ 12:19UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 500.00 USD
Estimated at 1,000.00 - 2,000.00 USD
PROMINANT SCULPTOR FRED HOPPE. The massive eagle is approx. 27 1/4" tall & 18" wide. The bronze is marked on the base "FRED HOPPE / 1996 / 50-50". The eagle is colored, having a brown body w/ the white head & tail given a white pigmented enamel wash for a more natural appearance. The head is fitted w/ brass eyes & has a gold colored beak. The claws are also gold colored. The perch has a usual patina'd bronze appearance. The base is dark marble over walnut & has an irregular shape. CONDITION: eagle has very light handling wear while having a nice visual appearance. Base has light handling wear. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (02-23569/RW). NON-GUN. $1,000-2,000.