{"product_id":"1960s-french-painted-concrete-stork-garden-ornament-193-4","title":"1960s French Painted Concrete Stork Garden Ornament - 19¾\"","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA vintage French garden stork, likely dating from the 1960s, cast in concrete and retaining much of its original hand-painted finish. The bird has an upright, almost inquisitive pose, with its vivid yellow eyes that gives it an alert expression. Loosely painted black feathers contrast with the off-white body, while the red beak and slender legs add strong graphic accents. The paint shows scattered wear and weathering consistent with age and outdoor exposure, and the tip of the beak is broken, a visible but relatively discreet loss. The slender iron legs are later replacements, as is the rustic wood base. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eConcrete animal figures were familiar features of mid-20th-century French gardens, bringing color and personality to terraces and planted areas. Traditionally associated with good fortune, prosperity, and new life, the stork has particular resonance in Alsace, where it remains an enduring regional emblem. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis example could be displayed on a sheltered terrace or brought indoors, where its weathered paint and slightly naïve modeling evoke the whimsical character of mid-century French garden decoration. It would pair naturally with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chezpluie.com\/products\/vintage-french-hand-painted-concrete-garden-stork-1960s-193-4\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Concrete garden stork\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esimilar stork\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e available separately.  \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition and patina consistent with age.\u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall incl. base 19¾\" high x 9\" x 11½\" \u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall incl. base 50cm high x 23cm x 29cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chez Pluie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54244585537874,"sku":"25162","price":795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1166\/6698\/files\/DSC03754_71c11bed-8ab2-4b70-8c2c-7b31a1dbe58c.jpg?v=1786600175","url":"https:\/\/www.chezpluie.com\/products\/1960s-french-painted-concrete-stork-garden-ornament-193-4","provider":"Chez Pluie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}