Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 11

French 1920s Polychrome Papier-Mâché Rooster Sculpture Mounted on Metal Base

About the Item

A French papier mâché rooster sculpture from the early 20th century, mounted on a metal base. Known for its pride, this French national emblem sculpture born during the Roaring 1920s, made of papier mâché, features a lovely polychromy. The rooster's white plumage is nicely contrasted by the red color of his comb, wattle and caruncles, yellow of his beak and black of his eyes. His expression seems to indicate that he is on alert, checking the surroundings. His body presents nice details, particularly in his tail. Mounted on a rusty metal base, this French rooster sculpture circa 1920 will be a lovely decorative accent in any home, particularly in a kitchen or living room.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28.5 in (72.39 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1920
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Age appropriate wear and maintenance. Please refer to the various additional photos for further condition detail and contact us with any questions!
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: F 97851stDibs: LU836711647903

More From This Seller

View All
French Painted Lead Lifesize Crowing Rooster Sculpture on Base, circa 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French lifesize painted lead crowing rooster sculpture from the first half of the 20th century. Famous for being the French national emblem, our rooster is standing proudly on a base adorned with a bundle of wheat. We seem to have caught the rooster in an important moment as he crows, perhaps proclaiming the coming of the new day. The sculpture is made of lead and painted in a white color that highlights the great attention shown to details. With its great proportions, and skillfully executed detailing, this French lead rooster...
Category

Early 20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lead

Zinc Crowned Acorn 1920s Decorative Element Mounted on Circular Lucite Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A zinc crowned acorn decorative object from circa 1920 mounted on a circular lucite base. This charming zinc crowned acorn decorative object, dating back to circa 1920, is a testamen...
Category

Early 20th Century Mounted Objects

Materials

Zinc

Tall French Midcentury Cattail Sculpture Mounted on a Black Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large French metal cattail sculpture from the mid 20th century, with square base. Created in France during the midcentury period, this tall cattail...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Metal

French 1920s Zinc Pinecone Shaped Decorative Element on Circular Lucite Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
This charming French zinc pine cone shaped decorative object, hailing from circa 1920, merges the allure of nature with the refinement of vintage decor. Elegantly mounted on a circul...
Category

Early 20th Century French Mounted Objects

Materials

Zinc

French 1900s Painted Iron Mythological Centaur Sculpture Mounted on Custom Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French painted iron centaur sculpture from the early 20th century, mounted on a custom base. This French decorative object features a theme borrowed from the Greco-Roman mythology,...
Category

Early 20th Century French Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

1920s French Painted Stone Storks from a Zoo in Alsace, Mounted on Iron Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
A grouping of three French painted stone storks from Alsace from the early 20th century, mounted on iron bases and sold individually. Discover the charm of Alsace with this captivati...
Category

Early 20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

You May Also Like

Handmade Papier Mâché Horse Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A really fun and well done handmade papier mâché horse sculpture, circa 1980s. The piece is crafted from recycled newspaper and is in very good vintage condition. The horse measures ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Mexican Sermel Papier Mâché Small Mushroom Sculpture
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Stamford, CT
Papier mâché small mushroom by Sermel. Hand painted design with overall areas of wear and minimal paint loss. Signed on the underside.
Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Paper

Mexican Sermel Papier Mâché Small Owl Sculpture
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Stamford, CT
Papier mâché small owl by Sermel. Hand painted design with overall areas of wear and minimal paint loss. Signed on the underside.
Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Modern Acrobats on Rings Figurative Metal Sculpture Mounted on Square Base
Located in Miami, FL
Modern Acrobats on Rings Figurative Metal Sculpture Mounted on Square Base Offered for sale is a modern metal sculpture of an acrobatic figure in brass dancing within multiple metal...
Category

20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Brass

Papier Mâché Folk Art Oversized Cockatoo Sculpture on a Stand, circa 1970s
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
8-287 papier mâché oversized cockatoo sculpture set on a custom wood perch from the workshop of Mexican artist Sergio Bustamante, circa 1970.
Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Animal Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood, Paint, Paper

Sergio Bustamante Papier Mache Sculptures, Bird, Parrot on Eggs and Nests
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Miami, FL
Sergio Bustamante Papier Mache Sculptures, Bird, Parrot on Eggs and Nests Offered for sale is an early pair of Sergio Bustamante (Mexican, born 1949) papier mache sculptures of a p...
Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Paper, Paint

Recently Viewed

View All