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ST1405
Important pair of composition stone mid-19th century gate pier eagles by the famous sculptors "Austin & Seeley", England, circa 1860. The eagles with outstretched wings and standing on rocky outcrops are beautifully weathered with lichens and mosses.
Felix Austin, a sculptor, started manufacturing in composition stone in the late 1820's in London. Sometime between 1836 and 1843, Austin went into partnership with another sculptor, John Seeley. The quality of their composition stone is excellent and it can easily be mistaken for natural stone. Examples of their urns and statuary are highly sought after.
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