Bronze Commemorative Sculpture for Pigeon...

Updated September 22, 2026

Racing, French War Ministry. <br><br>H:30cm W:10cm<br><br>Bronze commemorative sculpture for a carrier-pigeon competition awarded by the French Ministry of War, a unique historical artefact merging military and civilian carrier-pigeon culture. Finely cast bronze with a red marble base and bronze plaque depicting a peasant woman and carrier pigeons. Officially issued by the French Ministry of War as a trophy / commemorative sculpture for pigeon races. The sculpture centres on a female figure in traditional French peasant costume with a soft cap and apron, bending down to feed the pigeons at her feet in a tender, lifelike pose. Three pigeons on the base each have distinct postures with vivid detailing and clearly rendered feather textures, demonstrating the sculptor's precise mastery of pigeon anatomy. Rarely preserved intact, showing natural signs of age.<br><br><br>ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH NO RETURNS OR CANCELLATIONS.<br><br> Additional photographs and condition reports may be provided upon request as a courtesy only. Any condition report, catalogue description, image, certificate, report, document, authentication statement, authentication opinion, specialist opinion, or communication regarding origin, date, age, attribution, authenticity, authorship, signature, condition, provenance, or value is an opinion only and not a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Yakon Auctions.<br><br> The absence of reference to defects, restoration, wear, damage, handling marks, conservation, alteration, or repair does not mean the lot is free from such matters. Photographs are for reference only and may not accurately reflect color, tone, dimensions, condition, signature details, or the true state of the lot. Buyers should review all images carefully, as they form part of the description.<br><br> Provenance is provided by the consignor, prior owner, or most recent owner and may not be supported by records. All reports, COAs, appraisals, authentication letters, provenance statements, invoices, labels, or related documents, including any opinions, analyses, or conclusions therein, are provided as received from the consignor, prior owner, or third party, and have not been independently verified by Yakon Auctions. Such materials are for reference only and are not guarantees of authenticity, authorship, signature, origin, age, period, provenance, condition, or value.<br><br> All artworks, antiques, collectibles, autographed items, signed memorabilia, music memorabilia, records, photographs, posters, entertainment collectibles, and related items are offered based on information and documentation provided with the lot. Unless expressly stated, Yakon Auctions has not independently authenticated any signature, inscription, attribution, authorship, association, provenance, pressing detail, edition, period, origin, or related documentation.<br><br> Terms such as "attributed to," "after," "manner of," "circle of," "school of," "in th

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