Henri Plé (1853-1922): Vainqueur Au Coq - Sculpture In Patinated Bronze - 19th Century

Henri Plé (1853-1922) - Vainqueur au Coq - Bronze sculpture with patina - 19th century

Description
Very fine bronze sculpture with brown patina, depicting a naked young man brandishing a rooster, by French sculptor Henri Plé (1853-1922).

This dynamic, expressive composition illustrates an allegorical subject typical of the late 19th century, often interpreted as an evocation of the Gallic rooster, a symbol of vigilance and national pride.

The figure, treated in a naturalistic spirit, adopts an elegant, energetic posture, accentuated by precise modeling and beautiful anatomical tension.

The cast work is of high quality, with fine chasing highlighting the details of the rooster's plumage, the musculature of the body and the facial expressions.

The sculpture rests on a circular bronze base, bearing a "Henri Plé" signature and a cartouche on the front mentioning the model's title.

Features
Artist : Henri Plé (1853-1922)
Era : late 19th century
Material : bronze
Patina : shaded brown
Subject : allegory / Gallic rooster
Signature : signed on the base
Dimensions
Height : 58 cm
Condition
Good overall condition.

Note:

wear and variations in patina, particularly on the torso (visible in photos)
small traces of use and micro-scratches
beautiful old patina preserved
No structural accidents.

Highlights
Signed sculpture by a referenced artist
Emblematic and decorative subject
Beautiful quality of modeling and casting
Interesting format (58 cm → presence without being cumbersome)
Genuine antique patina
About the artist
Henri Plé was a 19th-century French sculptor, pupil of Jouffroy, known for his allegorical works and animal subjects, often published in bronze for a bourgeois, academic art-loving public.

Use
Ideal for:


classical or eclectic decoration
desk, bookcase, console
collection of 19th-century bronzes.