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Finely Rendered French Spelter Figure of a Pheasant; Signature 'P Comolera'

About the Item

A finely-rendered French Spelter figure of a standing pheasant; after a sculpture by Paul Comolera, 1818-1897; impressed signature 'P Comolera'; the expressive upturned head above a well-delineated body with outspread wings standing on a rockwork base.
  • Attributed to:
    Paul Comolera (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Depth: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Patination to surface with remnants of gilding.
  • Seller Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 33971stDibs: LU79701268498
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