Best known for his abstract sculptures, French creator Fred Brouard also used his artistic skills to craft jewelry and home furnishings ranging from sconces to dining tables. His signature modern flair is evident in the bold curves and assertive tapers that give shape to his table and lamp bases.
Brouard was born in the Normandy region of France in 1944. His father was a train engineer, working along routes between Cherbourg and Paris, who would often take his son to the City of Lights to visit museums.
Brouard studied at the School of Fine Arts in Rouen until he was 14. After leaving school, he spent a season sculpting, painting and reading everything he could about art. Pursuing a passion for sculpture, he went on to attend the National School of Fine Arts in Paris, where he served as a plaster worker under French sculptor Henri Georges Adam.
Upon completing art school, Brouard worked for a time as an assistant to Argentine designer Alicia Penalba. He also crafted his own pieces and exhibited them at Montreal's International Exhibition of Jewelry and Contemporary Art in 1970. Throughout the 1970s, he showed his work at exhibitions in France, Switzerland and Canada, and in 1986 showcased his work at the Museum of Modern Art in Paris.
Brouard died in 1999, and his work continues to inspire and impress collectors and artists everywhere. The National Fund for Contemporary Art in France has his creations on view, and his art and furnishings grace collections and homes around the world.
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Fred Brouard, "Sterne" Modernist Sculpture, France, 1972
By Fred Brouard
Located in New York, NY
This piece in polished aluminum, elevated on a rectangular, black pedestal, by Fred Brouard, illustrious and groundbreaking French sculpture and furniture maker of the mid-to-late tw...
Aluminum
Fred Brouard, "Oiseau Hélicoptère" Sculpture, France, 1990
By Fred Brouard
Located in New York, NY
Unique piece. Composed of walnut, this piece is an arrangement of walnut parts that move on a set of bronze hinges, the effect of which is that of a bird in flight.
Brass
Curtis Jere Modernist Table Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A Curtis Jere modernist table sculpture. Patinated brass form with a marble base. With original signature.
Marble, Brass
1970s Iron Modernist Sculpture
Located in Sarasota, FL
A modernist sculpture in iron. Depicts a round face with simple raised and pierced features, decorated in a vibrant color palette. Artist is unknown.
Iron
1990s Modern Sculpture
Located in Milano, IT
1990s modern sculpture, realized with different metals such as iron copper and brass.
Brass, Copper, Iron
$4,500
H 34 in W 9 in D 60 in
1998 Large "L'oiseau I" Kinetic Brass Bird Sculpture, Sarah Landau-Mintz, Paris
Located in Morristown, NJ
Sarah Landau-Mintz (French, b. 1952), "L'oiseau I" (bird). A kinetic sculpture in patinated brass mounted on a granite and oak base. Name placard of the sculptor mounted to base. Lab...
Granite, Brass
1990 Plexiglass Sculpture Signed
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Plexiglass sculpture dated 1990, and signed but difficult to read "Haziot".
Plexiglass
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 6 in W 8 in D 6 in
Abstract Bronze Figurative Sculpture Signed French 1990's
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful cast bronze figurative French abstract sculpture is a single breast as the subject matter. It is signed and numbered 100 which is the edition. It has been professional...
Bronze
Bronze Modernist Hand Sculpture, Brazil 1990s
Located in Miami, FL
Bronze modernist sculpture of a hand circa 1990s, Brazil. Unsigned. Artist unknown. Can be useful as ashtray or catchall.
Bronze
$2,250
H 17.5 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
Sébastien Tamari, Femme Nu, French Modernist Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 1960s
By Sebastien Tamari
Located in New York, NY
Sébastien Tamari (French, 1900-1991) 1900 Birth in Baku of Sébastien Tamari (Russian Empire). 1920 He left his hometown due to political events. He travelled through the Caucas...
Bronze
Postmodern Fred Garbotz Aluminum Figural Sculpture Memphis Era Signed
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Rare postmodern figural sculpture of a kissing couple. Brushed aluminum signed and dated. Great whimsical postmodern design with a slim profile. Figure reflects styling of Keith Haring.
Aluminum
$2,000
H 24.41 in Dm 16.54 in
Pierre Bouvet, France. Colossal modernist brass sculpture. Late 20th century.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Pierre Bouvet, France. Colossal modernist brass sculpture. Late 20th century. Measures: 62 x 42 cm. In excellent condition. Sticker.
Brass
1990s French Iron Cactus Sculpture
Located in Marbella, ES
1990s French iron cactus sculpture.
Iron
A Constructivist MODERNIST Ceramic SCULPTURE France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
A superb architectural sculpture, Modernist, Free-Form, Geometric Abstraction, an asymmetrical assembly of matte white glazed ceramic quarter-spheres around an invisible vertical axi...
Ceramic
Vide poche or ashtray by Fred Brouard
By Fred Brouard
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Cendrier ou vide poche en bronze par Fred Brouard, signé et numéroté 25/100
Bronze
Fred Brouard, "Drôle d’Oiseau" Sculpture, France, 1992
By Fred Brouard
Located in New York, NY
An unique piece composed of bronze and fruitwood parts that move on a hinge, evincing the flight of a bird. Fred Brouard was renowned in his time for bringing unique curves, strikin...
Bronze
1970's Bronze Vide Poche by Fred Brouard
By Fred Brouard
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1970's bronze vide poche by Fred Brouard Signed numbered Vintage condition.
Bronze
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H 28.15 in Dm 51.19 in
"Aquarius III", Table Base in Polished Bronze with Glass Top, Fred Brouard
By Fred Brouard
Located in Paris, FR
Fred Brouard (1944-1999) Aquarius III, table base in polished bronze with a rond glass tray. The sculpture represents a stylized coral. Signed F Brouard and numbered 10 on one of th...
Bronze
Fred Brouard Bronze Lamp
By Fred Brouard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Fred Brouard sculptural massif bronze table lamp, circa 1970.
Bronze
Fred Brouard, Petite Sirène, Sculpture, France, 1975
By Fred Brouard
Located in New York, NY
A piece in bronze, elevated on a square wooden pedestal, by Fred Brouard, illustrious and groundbreaking French sculpture and furniture maker of...
Bronze