Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Premier Auction - Session II

Sat, Jul 16, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 643

American Painted Tin Eagle Trade Sign

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

late 19th/early 20th century, large painted tin sign with spread winged eagle with American flag centering shield form cartouche with lettering for "The Union" with sailing ships, deer, and wagon decoration, mounted on wood frame for hanging, 35 x 87 in.

Provenance: Property sold to benefit the American Folk Art Museum

Condition

some dents and warping to metal, especially at wing tips/ends, scattered scratches, areas of flaking and loss to paint, surface dirt and accretion

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