Italian: Cora Originale Carved Roosters

Italian: Cora Originale Carved Roosters

R 3,500.00
R 3,500.00
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Italian: Cora Originale Carved Roosters

Italian: Cora Originale Carved Roosters

Pair of mid-century Italian carved stone roosters by Cora Originale — made in Italy, 1950s–1960s.

A stunning pair of hand-carved stone (or alabaster) rooster figurines, identified by the original Cora Originale foil labels on their bases. Embodying Italian warmth and rusticity, these roosters are a beloved motif in Italian homes — symbolising good luck, protection, and prosperity. The distinctive colour wash on the base points to a mid-20th-century regional Italian style. Heavy and substantial — a commanding pair for a mantle, sideboard, or farmhouse kitchen.
More Details
  • Hand-carved stone (or alabaster) rooster pair — original Cora Originale foil labels on bases.
  • Distinctive colour wash on base — characteristic of mid-20th-century Italian regional craft.
  • Heights 27.5cm and 28.5cm — heavy and substantial for their size.
  • Minor wear to belly paint from handling; minor chips to combs — consistent with age and use.
  • Traditional Italian symbol of good luck, protection, and prosperity — a classic housewarming or wedding gift.
Did you Know?

The rooster holds deep significance in Italian culture, rooted in a famous 15th-century Florentine legend. In 1478, the Pazzi family plotted to assassinate Giuliano de' Medici during a feast in the village of Gallina (Italian for "chicken"). As the assassins crept through the village at night, roosters in a nearby yard began crowing so loudly that they woke Giuliano and his guards — the plot was foiled and the Pazzi family banished from Florence. In gratitude, Giuliano commissioned local artisans to create ceramic rooster pitchers (La Brocca di Gallo) as gifts to the villagers, cementing the rooster as a symbol of good fortune and household protection that endures in Italian homes to this day.
Origin & Era

Made in Italy, 1950’s-1960’s.
Dimensions

Approximate Dimensions: Height 27.5cm and 28.5cm, Length 20cm, Width 11cm, Heavy for its Size.
Vintage Condition

Minor age-related wear.

The bellies must have been handled often when cleaning as the paint is no longer visible there. There are also some minor chips in the comes.
Price
R 3,500.00
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