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
$948
H 13 in W 18.12 in D 1.97 in
Kinetic Sculpture in Iron and Foam, Mid-Century Modern, France, 1990
By Alexander Calder
Located in Barcelona, ES
Originating from France and created around 1990 by an unknown artist, this captivating kinetic sculpture embodies the essence of motion and creativity. Constructed from a combination...
Metal
1990s Modern Sculpture
Located in Milano, IT
1990s modern sculpture, realized with different metals such as iron copper and brass.
Brass, Copper, Iron
Dynamic Sculpture EVA by Otto Monestier, 1972
By Otto Monestier
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This dynamic woman torso sculpture EVA is made of 55 different sized chromed plastic discs that spin on a central metal axis. Each disc can be individually moved to form a completely...
Metal
$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
$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
$50,000 / set
H 7 in W 4 in D 7 in
Mid Century Bronze Zodiac Sculptures by Fred Press, Complete Set, Museum Quality
By Fred Press
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Very rare, possible the only complete set in existence, all 12 Astrological sign cast bronze brutalist sculptures by Fred Press. Each zodiac sign represented, beautiful age and patin...
Bronze
Brazilian Modern Bronze Sculpture, 1990s
Located in Miami, FL
Brazilian modernist bronze sculpture of a partial face mounted on a wood base. Artist unknown. Circa 1990s.
Bronze
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
1980's Modernists Marble Sculpture
Located in Denton, TX
Beautifully carved out of one piece of beige marble it seems to have curved steps to a higher level, with some sharp angles plunging into the abyss. Unknown artist 1985.
Marble
1990 Plexiglass Sculpture Signed
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Plexiglass sculpture dated 1990, and signed but difficult to read "Haziot".
Plexiglass
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
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