NEW YORK CITY — “He was sort of an itinerant hobo, in essence. He would create these carvings in exchange for room and board or, in some cases, alcohol,” said Andrew Hotler, specialist of American furniture and folk art at Christie’s. Wilhelm Schimmel created about 100 carved eagles in his lifetime, with one of the largest known examples to be sold in Christie’s September 20th sale, estimated at $100/150,000. Watch Hotler as he talks about the intricate carved details on the eagle and how this example compares with others by the artist. For more info, www.christies.com or 212-636-2000.