I’ve been offered this carved Turquoise Eagle. It’s unsigned with trace losses. Not sure if it is even NA and no idea of value. Any input is welcomed. Thanks!
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my personal opinion, if there’s no reliable attribution to a known carver, i assume it’s an import and value accordingly. otherwise, let your heart lead. if you love it, pay what you think it’s worth.
also, i can’t tell from the image if that’s composite/pressed stone or not. the carving seems to go through the matrix areas just as smoothly as it does through the green areas, which you would think would have a different density/fracture/texture.
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It is beautiful and looks like a nice piece of turquoise. I would agree with Jemez2 that is probably not from our area.
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Thanks for your input @Jemez2 and @Jason. I too questioned the overall carving. There is also white powder residue in some areas and it does not have the density I would expect (lighter than US turquoise I have handled). I also agree on origin. It just does not seem “right” to me. The residue makes me think of the new Chinese antique jade carvings that have been “aged”.
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