Late 18th Century Ship's Carved Eagle Figurehead. Forensic examination by Scientific Analysis of Fine Art, LLC (on file and availbale on request). Ex. The Claude Harkins Collection of Americana.

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Late 18th Century Ship’s Carved Eagle Figurehead. Stunning ship’s handcarved wooden figurehead (14” x 27” x 12”) in the form of Federal Eagle, with open beak and scrolled shoulders. Forensic examination by Scientific Analysis of Fine Art, LLC (on file and available on request) of paint indicating piece predates the 19th century with restoration having been applied after the second decade of the 19th century. This remarkable figurehead was discovered in a barn in Bath, Maine. Museum grade mounting structurally supporting and mounted on a wood, tear-drop-shaped base and finished in black. A rare and extraordinary piece. Provenance: The Claude Harkins Collection of Americana; Thomaston Auction Place Galleries, 8/25/12, lot 80.

This Ship Figurehead-Magnificent Early 19th century carved wooden figurehead in the form of Federal Eagle with open beak, having scrolled shoulders, this was found in Bath, Maine barn, is early enough and is of the scale that is probably off a US Customs Cutter, remnants of the original paint, as found. See issue of Antique Trader September 18, 2012 “ A magnificent early 19th Century carved wooden ship figurehead in the form of the Federal Eagle that was in a Bath, Maine barn sold after spirited bidding from the floor and phones”.A Scientific Analysis of Fine Art Report #1299-12 prepared on December 27th 2012 by Jennifer L. Mass, Ph.D. is available upon request and will accompany the piece upon purchase. A letter from the dealer who found the Eagle Head in Bath, Maine will accompany the item upon purchased.