Decorative ornament - Attribuée à Irénée Rochard - Monumental - France - Three seagulls on the wave

This decorative ornament attributed to Irénée Rochard depicts three seagulls on a wave, a motif consistent with Rochard’s known work in French ceramics and glass from the early 20th century. Rochard was famed for his Art Deco sculptures featuring stylized natural subjects like animals and aquatic themes. Monumental in size, such sculptures often serve as impressive decorative statements, blending artistic stylization with dynamic movement. The seagulls on a wave motif reflects a connection to nature and maritime themes prevalent in French decorative art. Pieces attributed to Rochard are valued for their craftsmanship, elegance, and representation of the Art Deco style influencing French artistry during that period.