{"product_id":"large-vintage-french-hand-painted-concrete-garden-stork-circa-1960s-233-4","title":"Large Vintage French Hand-Painted Concrete Garden Stork, circa 1960s - 23¾\"","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA large vintage French garden stork, likely dating from the 1960s, molded in concrete and hand-painted in white, black, and red, with a small yellow eye. It has a particularly expressive profile, with an elongated red beak, striking round eye, gently curved neck, and simply modeled plumage picked out with black brushwork. The painted surface has weathered attractively from outdoor exposure, with areas of wear and several small chips that contribute to its character. The slender metal legs and substantial rustic wood base are later additions, adapting the original garden ornament for convenient display indoors or out. The roughly cut timber, with its bark left intact, complements the weathered surface of the concrete beautifully.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\nOnce a popular feature of French gardens, the stork was traditionally associated with good fortune, prosperity, and the arrival of new life. Its weathered paint and slightly naïve modeling preserve the nostalgic character of mid-century garden decoration. Indoors, the piece takes on a different quality, bringing a playful touch of French country life to an entryway, garden room, or living space. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition and patina consistent with age.\u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 23¾\" high x 11\" x 9½\"   \u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 60cm high x 28cm x 24cm  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chez Pluie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54244585505106,"sku":"25161","price":835.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1166\/6698\/files\/DSC03775_e0b2ca0a-74e9-47b2-9236-c5812e89c7f9.jpg?v=1786600231","url":"https:\/\/www.chezpluie.com\/products\/large-vintage-french-hand-painted-concrete-garden-stork-circa-1960s-233-4","provider":"Chez Pluie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}