
Tenderloin Chicken
2014
A hyper-realistic oil painting on linen depicting a close-up portrait of a pigeon, rendered with extraordinary detail and a sense of quiet dignity. Adele Renault elevates the overlooked urban bird through her meticulous brushwork, capturing the subtle iridescence of its feathers and the alert intelligence in its eye. The work challenges perceptions of beauty and worthiness, transforming a creature often dismissed as a pest into a compelling and monumental subject.
- Medium
- oil on linen
- Dimensions
- Signed
- Yes
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
Notes
Execution: Painted in 2014.
🔨 Auction Lot
Modern & Contemporary Art: Online Auction
March 3, 2026
Estimate: $800 – $1,200
Sold: $903
Lot 190
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