Pair of Handcarved Eagle Bookends, United States, Mid 20th Century

A handsome pair of handcarved wooden eagle bookends, each bird rendered in a bold, flat silhouette style with wings spread wide and talons gripping a turned circular base. The warm walnut-toned wood is finished with a rich polish that highlights the natural grain, and the two-tone base adds a refined layered detail. A classic and collectible form that brings a strong Americana folk art sensibility to any bookshelf or desk.