Chris Calle (B. 1961) "Carving of Eagle" Original

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By Helmuth Stone Gallery

Aug 1, 2021

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Featuring several Asian Antiques exhibited at the Ringling Museum. Also included in the sale will be over 400 lots of fine art, antiques, estate jewelry, decorative art and original illustration paintings from the James Helzer collection. Helmuth Stone Gallery helmuthstone@gmail.com

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• Lot Description
  Chris Calle (American, B. 1961) "Wood Carving of American Eagle" Signed lower right. Original Mixed Media painting on Illustration Board.
  
  Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation.
  
  This painting is the original painting which was published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover of the U.S. ND (10c) Eagle and Shield Coil stamp issued December 14, 1998.
  
  Adopted by the Continental Congress on June 20, 1782, the Great Seal of the United States features the majestic American bald eagle -- a noble symbol of strength, freedom and independence. Beginning in 1776, several committees were appointed to select a design for the seal. The accepted design was not approved until 1782 and was largely the work of American heraldist William Barton and Secretary of Congress Charles Thomson. Designed in heraldic style, the seal displays a spread-winged eagle, clasping in its beak a scroll with the words E Pluribus Unum, meaning "From Many, One." The shield on the eagle's breast symbolizes self-reliance, and bears 13 red and white stripes representing the original 13 colonies. In 1782, the blue chief of the shield symbolized Congress, but after 1789 it represented all branches of the United States government. The colors in the shield have meaning as well. Red stands for valor and hardiness, blue for vigilance, justice and perseverance, and white for purity and innocence. In its right talon, the eagle holds an olive branch consisting of 13 leaves and 13 olives, symbolizing peace, while in its left are 13 arrows symbolizing war. Above the eagle, the 13-star "new constellation" against a blue sky is surrounded by rays of light and enclosed in a cloud. This crest symbolizes the new nation taking its place as a sovereign republic.
  
  Image Size: 13.75 x 13 in.
  Overall Size: 23.25 x 18.25 in.
  Unframed.
  (B12083)

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