Art Deco Rooster — Sentinel of the Dawn - Alstonia scholaris (pule) - Indonesia - 1960-1990

- English (primary description) - In Bali, dawn is not merely a moment — it is a threshold. This mid century rooster, carved in the atelier tradition of the Ubud region (circa 1960–1990), embodies that transition with striking vitality.

Fashioned from Alstonia scholaris (pule) — the lightweight sacred wood favored for expressive mid century carvings — the rooster stands in a dynamic S curve, its chest lifted as if greeting the first light. The finely carved feather patterns, the subtle asymmetry of the head and the realistic tension in the legs reveal the hand of an experienced Balinese woodcarver.

The sculpture’s monolithic form and balanced proportions highlight the atelier’s mastery of expressive naturalism. The crisp detailing of the claws, the rhythmic carving of the plumage and the gentle curvature of the body evoke a moment of alert stillness — a poised guardian awaiting the dawn.

From a private collection in Veldhoven (The Netherlands), this piece was preserved as a symbol of vigilance and renewal: a reminder of Bali’s ritual landscape and the artistic refinement of its mid century ateliers.

Specifications
Dimensions: 45 × 13 × 17 cm
Weight: 1440 g
Condition: Excellent — original patina, no restorations; minor hairline in the base (age consistent, non‑disturbing).
Wood: Alstonia scholaris (pule)
Period: circa 1960–1990
Origin: Private collection, Veldhoven
Notable features: Dynamic S curve, refined feather carving, realistic legs and claws, expressive naturalism, mid century Ubud atelier tradition.
Scale reference: A standard business card (85 × 55 mm) is shown in one of the photos as an international size reference.

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- Nederlands (samenvatting) - Deze mid‑century Balinese haan, gesneden uit Alstonia scholaris (pule) in de Ubud‑ateliertraditie (1960–1990), toont een dynamische S‑curve, verfijnde veerpatronen en realistische poten en klauwen. De originele patina en expressieve naturalistische stijl benadrukken de atelierkwaliteit. Afkomstig uit een privécollectie in Veldhoven.

- Français (résumé) - Ce coq balinais mid‑century, sculpté dans Alstonia scholaris (pule) selon la tradition des ateliers d’Ubud (1960–1990), présente une courbe dynamique en S, des plumes finement sculptées et des pattes réalistes. La patine d’origine et le naturalisme expressif soulignent la qualité d’atelier. Provenant d’une collection privée à Veldhoven.