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Monumental Antique Life Size French Carved Folk Art Restaurant Chef Baker Statue

About the Item

Monumental antique life size chef or baker statue. Carved of wood in the style of a cigar store figure, featuring a tall chef with traditional French kitchen attire holding a rolling pin. Acquired in France in the 1980s from an old restaurant where this statue greeted customers in the entrance for decades. Measures: 24" x 24" x 86.5"H, base 20.5" x 17.5".
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 86.5 in (219.71 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 24 in (60.96 cm)
  • Style:
    French Provincial (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Good antque condition, very solid structurally, wear and distressing commensurate with age and use, finish loss, splitting, cracking.
  • Seller Location:
    Dayton, OH
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 324921stDibs: LU5343226160602
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