Polychrome and Giltwood Model of a Phoenix

Late 19th century phoenix, unsigned, standing spread winged atop a spreading rockwork plinth with later embellishment, the underside pegged for use as ornamentation.

17 1/2 x 19 1/2 x 11 in.

From a Private Collection, Washington, D.C.

Later gilt and polychrome; some old repairs to wings; loss to lower tail and upper beak tip; lower 2/3 of the rockwork base is a custom addition; scattered small areas of gilt and polychrome loss.