Rare French Carved Wood Birds – Rooster and Hen, Early 20th Century
CHF 185
A rare and expressive pair of carved wooden birds—a coq en bois sculpté (carved wooden rooster) and his hen—each perched on a slender metal rod anchored into a square metal base.
With painted combs, wattles, and beaks, they exude rustic charm and quiet confidence. The carving is stylised yet full of character, with surface wear and asymmetry that suggest age and handcraft.
Likely originating from a regional folk tradition in France, this pair’s sculptural presence and graceful proportions make them ideal for interiors that value both simplicity and soul.
Not just for Easter, they bring personality to any space year-round.
Origin: Likely France
Attribution: Unmarked
Year: Early to mid-20th century
Period / Epoche: Folk or vernacular decorative arts
Materials: Lightweight carved wood, painted accents, metal rods, metal bases
Features:
- Carved rooster (coq en bois sculpté) and hen with painted details
- Mounted on individual metal bases with slender rods
- Lightweight wood with visible age and surface wear
- Rare as a pair—decorative and sculptural
- Not just for Easter—year-round rustic charm
Condition: Good vintage condition with surface wear, minor paint loss, and age-related irregularities. Structurally sound.
Measurements: Height: 49 cm (hen), 52 cm (rooster)
