Henri Bargas Figurative Sculptures

Lighted item table lamp, sculpture "Sérénité" Designed in France during the roaring 1920s by "Fayral", which is one of the pseudonymes from "Pierre Le Faguays" (1892-1962), signed M...

Art deco bronze sculpture athlete with bow, archer. By Pierre Le Faguays. Bronze with green patina on Portor marble base. France 1930. Signed and with foundry mark Les Neveux de Lehm...

Henri Bargas exhibited at the famous 1925 Exhibition in Paris that helped to usher in the style we now call Art Deco. Bargas created a number of sculptures in the tradition of Antoin...

Art Deco bronze sculpture athlete with spear signed by Pierre Le Faguays. The sculpture has a rich green patina with shades of brown. France 1927. This bronze is illustrated on page...

A rare Art Deco terracotta group of walking elephants by Demetre Chiparus, France, circa 1920. Molded terracotta with carved cow bone tusks. The composition depicts a trumpeting fe...

Silvered bronze circa 1930. Eagle on a rock mounted on a marble base. Signed Rischmann. Eagle height: 31.5 cm Total height: 52 cm Width: 13 cm Depth: 13 cm Weight: 10Kg Henri Rischmann was well known for his silvered and polychromed animalia sculptures.

A terracotta sculpture depicting a sitting female nude, attributed to Gabriel Eugène Coquelin (1907-1996). French, c. 1930s.

French Art Deco Terracotta Sculpture of a Lioness by Michael, France, 1910s. This striking French Art Deco terracotta sculpture depicts a majestic lioness, masterfully crafted by the...

Pierre Le Faguays (1892-1962) An Impressive and very large 43" high French Art Deco bronze figure of a young athletic man, adorned in scanty attire, almost nude, standing proudly atop a lofty and stylized rocky plinth. His stance exudes strength and confidence as he balances himself gracefully. With arms outstretched in a fluid movement, the sculptor portrays a sense of dynamic energy and prowess. Beautifully cast in a dark green, brown /black variegated patina. In his elevated grasp, the man holds a laurel wreath, raised high above his head. This symbol of victory and triumph represents the pinnacle of achievement. Through the artists eyes, it further conveys the athlete's exceptional skill and dedication to his craft. The artist's attention to detail and skillful execution breathe life into the sculpture, capturing the essence of athleticism and the human form. This remarkable bronze figure epitomizes the grace, power, and triumphant spirit of Olympic competition. It stands as a testament to the artistic brilliance and mastery of Pierre Le Faguays and serves as a timeless tribute to the pursuit of excellence in art as well as in sports. Bibliography : Bronzes, sculptors and founders by H. Berman, Abage, Vol 11, pg 425 Art Deco and other figures,by Bryan Catley,pgs 192-201 Art Deco sculpture by Victor Arwas, Academy Editions, 1992 pgs.121-127 Art Deco sculpture by Victor Arwas, Academy Editions,1975 pg. 38 Dictionnaire des peintres, sculpteurs, dessinateurs et graveurs” by E. Benezit. Gründ 1999, pg 426 The dictionary of sculptors in bronze” by James Mackay, Antique collectors club Dictionnaire illustré des sculpteurs animaliers & fondeurs de l’antiquité à nos jours, by Jean Charles Hachet. --------------------------- Pierre Le Faguays, born 1892 in Nantes, France, gained renown for his innovative approach to sculpting dancers, drawing inspiration from the Tanagra statues. In 1927, he received a prestigious medal of honor for his exceptional work. A close companion of Max Le Verrier, Pierre collaborated extensively with the Le Verrier foundry, which produced numerous pieces of his art. In addition to his given name, he also employed two pseudonyms, Fayral and Guerbe, which were derived from the surnames of his mother and wife respectively. As a leading sculptor, Pierre's creations earned consistent praise for their exceptional craftsmanship and meticulous attention to anatomical precision. His artistic endeavors extended beyond sculpture, as he also designed pieces for Goldscheider in Paris, working under the label "La Stele." Pierre's versatility encompassed various mediums, including ivory, bronze, spelter, stone, wood, alabaster, and ceramics. Notably, he received artistic education alongside his friend Max Le Verrier, studying together at the Beaux Arts in Geneva. Throughout their lives, Pierre maintained strong friendships with both Marcel Bouraine and Max Le Verrier, with the latter's foundry being instrumental in producing many of Le Faguays' statues. The bond formed...

Large model of art deco sculpture "Danseuse aux cerceaux" pati. Subject in spelter with green patina on black marble base, signed on the base. Model by Le Faguays published by Max Le...

Pierre Le Faguays - An Art Deco silvered bronze sculpture, France circa 1920's, the stylised dancer mounted on stepped variegated marble base- This is classic bronze in the style of...

PIERRE LE FAGUAYS French, 1892-1962 "The Lock" Verdigris patinated bronze signed verso P Le Faguays, sealed with LN Paris foundry cachet 18" W x 5" D x 12" H A very good cast of...