{"product_id":"frederick-cooper-chicago-monumental-midcentury-carved-bird-sculpture","title":"Frederick Cooper Chicago Monumental Midcentury Carved Bird Sculpture","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-Carved Vintage Polychrome Decorative Figure with Exceptional Patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking and highly sculptural midcentury bird carving by Frederick Cooper of Chicago, featuring extraordinary hand-carved texture, layered polychrome paintwork, and richly aged surface patina throughout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis large-scale decorative sculpture embodies the sophisticated exoticism and sculptural boldness that made Frederick Cooper one of the defining names in midcentury American decorative design. The elongated neck, stylized crest, dramatic curved form, and deeply incised feather carving create an almost mythical silhouette blending folk art influence, Art Deco inspiration, and organic midcentury modern sculptural form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original painted finish has aged beautifully over time, revealing layers of warm ochre, deep black, muted gold, and oxidized crimson-red tones across the carved surface. The weathered finish gives the piece remarkable depth and authenticity, with a tactile quality that feels both primitive and refined.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMounted atop a substantial carved black base with its original underside label reading \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrederick Cooper — Chicago\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the sculpture carries impressive scale and weight, making it ideal as a statement object on a console, pedestal, library table, or within a layered collected interior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece works beautifully in interiors ranging from midcentury modern and Belgian-inspired spaces to Wabi-Sabi, maximalist, eclectic, and old-world interiors. It possesses the kind of sculptural presence that immediately anchors a room and sparks conversation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic vintage Frederick Cooper Chicago piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMidcentury American decorative object\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-carved and hand-painted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal aged polychrome finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptional surface wear and patina throughout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge decorative scale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Frederick Cooper Chicago label present on underside\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy and substantial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent vintage condition with age-appropriate wear consistent with character and authenticity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare and deeply atmospheric midcentury decorative object with tremendous warmth, scale, and personality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"This Is Home Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63615051432305,"sku":null,"price":1285.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9075\/5953\/files\/frederickcooper1.png?v=1778857448","url":"https:\/\/thisishomestudio.com\/products\/frederick-cooper-chicago-monumental-midcentury-carved-bird-sculpture","provider":"This Is Home Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}