Sculpture - The Rooster, Alexandre Paul Comolera (1818-1897) - Bronze

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.