Rooster And Hen - Trays - Auguste Cain 1821–1894 Cain
Artist: Auguste Cain 1821-1894
Dimensions
Height: approx. 16.5 cm
Length: approx. 18.5 cm
Width: approx. 14.5 cm
Weight: 2045 gr.
Signature
On the back of the hen in an oval cartouche: A. Caïn
Auguste CAÏN
presents us with a delightful little scene full of bucolic charm in this trinket dish. Perched on a sheaf of wheat, a rooster with a puffed-out breast overlooks a
hen peacefully brooding her eggs. The precision of Auguste Caïn’s chisel is evident in the
exquisitely fine and realistic rendering of the rooster’s feathers, the supple movements of his crest, and even
the elegant curve of his feathered tail.
Born into the humble setting of a Parisian butcher shop, Auguste Caïn abandoned the
family trade to pursue his passion for sculpture. Trained in the studio of François
Rude and fascinated by the wildlife of the Jardin des Plantes, he made his debut creating
animal sculptures and decorative objects. His partnership with the sculptor Pierre-Jules Mêne,
whose daughter Julie he married in 1852, marked the true takeoff of his career and gave
rise to a lineage of artists.
Recognized during the Second Empire and the Third Republic, he established himself as “the
sculptor of lions and tigers” thanks to his striking realism and keen eye for detail.
Awarded the Legion of Honor, he left a monumental legacy that still shapes the
Parisian landscape—from the Tuileries to the Luxembourg Gardens—and is featured in collections
around the world.
© Copyright Les Trésors de Gamaliel: text and photos
Height: approx. 16.5 cm
Length: approx. 18.5 cm
Width: approx. 14.5 cm
Weight: 2045 gr.
Signature
On the back of the hen in an oval cartouche: A. Caïn
Auguste CAÏN
presents us with a delightful little scene full of bucolic charm in this trinket dish. Perched on a sheaf of wheat, a rooster with a puffed-out breast overlooks a
hen peacefully brooding her eggs. The precision of Auguste Caïn’s chisel is evident in the
exquisitely fine and realistic rendering of the rooster’s feathers, the supple movements of his crest, and even
the elegant curve of his feathered tail.
Born into the humble setting of a Parisian butcher shop, Auguste Caïn abandoned the
family trade to pursue his passion for sculpture. Trained in the studio of François
Rude and fascinated by the wildlife of the Jardin des Plantes, he made his debut creating
animal sculptures and decorative objects. His partnership with the sculptor Pierre-Jules Mêne,
whose daughter Julie he married in 1852, marked the true takeoff of his career and gave
rise to a lineage of artists.
Recognized during the Second Empire and the Third Republic, he established himself as “the
sculptor of lions and tigers” thanks to his striking realism and keen eye for detail.
Awarded the Legion of Honor, he left a monumental legacy that still shapes the
Parisian landscape—from the Tuileries to the Luxembourg Gardens—and is featured in collections
around the world.
© Copyright Les Trésors de Gamaliel: text and photos
400 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Good condition
Material: Bronze
Length: 18.5
Width: 14.5
Height: 16.5
Reference (ID): 1834812
Availability: In stock
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