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A bronze sculpture with a brown patina , depicting
a standing rooster , by the animal sculptor
Paul Coloméra (1818-1897) , cast by the foundry ,
Society of Bronzes of Paris .
The rooster is represented in a very realistic pose , perched proudly on a naturalistic terrace , head held high, gazing into the distance towards the horizon .
Paul Colomera paid particular attention to the anatomical details of his animal subjects , here , the rooster is depicted with a tail adorned with large , sickle-shaped feathers and its characteristic comb .
The sculpture bears the signature
"Comoléra" on the naturalistic base , richly adorned with vegetation .
The circular foundry stamp "Société Des Bronzes De Paris" (Society of Bronzes of Paris) followed by the number "5228" .
The sculpture is in perfect condition , with excellent patina.
Dimensions : 35 cm x 23 cm x 11.5 cm.
Paul Comoléra (1818-1897)
Alexandre Paul Comolera ,
known as "Paul Comolera" , born in Paris on June 3 , 1818 .
Famous French animal sculptor, he is the son of Corporal Alexandre Paul Jules Comoléra (1783-1861) and Marie Marguerite Nicole Terzi (1785-1861).
Paul Comolera was a student of the sculptor
François Rude (1784-1855) .
He made his debut at
the Salon in 1847 and exhibited there regularly until his death .
Known for his realistic sculptures of farm animals and birds , lacking the romantic style of his famous student Jules Moigniez (1835-1894) ,
his art is detailed and anatomically precise .
The sculptor died in Paris on November 9 , 1897.
Ref: N0CQN1UOA4
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3.450 € EUR
