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An exceptional American marquetry panel titled Eagles in Flight, signed Nelson, depicting a pair of soaring bald eagles over a sweeping mountain landscape. The scene is composed entirely of individually cut and inlaid natural wood veneers, showcasing a remarkable range of grain, tone, and texture to create depth and atmosphere.
Using only the natural variations in wood color — from honeyed maple to deep walnut — Nelson achieves a masterful balance of realism and abstraction. The mountains and valleys flow in subtle tonal gradations, while the eagle’s wings are rendered with precision and energy, emphasizing the artist’s sensitivity to both craftsmanship and composition.
This piece reflects the American studio craft movement of the mid-20th century, celebrating fine woodworking as both an art and a technical discipline. The work is mounted in its original wooden frame with a lightly toned veneer border that complements the natural palette of the composition.
Dimensions: Width 38 in. × Height 28 in. × Depth 2 in. (framed)
