Pair of large roosters standing on wickerwork baskets garnished with porcelain fruit (numerous chips and restorations). Late 19th century. Height Height : 82 cm Note: these roosters, with their open beaks and extremely realistic plumage in relief, are reminiscent of Johann Joachim Kaendler's (1706-1775) "Padua rooster" of 1732, made for the Dutch Palace, or the turkey-cock of 1733 (private collection).