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Pierre Le Faguays Art

French, 1892-1962

Pierre Le Faguays was a master at capturing the minute details of the female form in motion. His exceptional Art Deco style transcended sculptures with stunning table lamps, desk accessories and home accents. Le Faguays’s quality is remarkable, and his distinctive pieces are rare, making his works of art highly collectible. 

Born in 1892, in Rezé, France, Le Faguays received formal training both in Paris and Switzerland. In Geneva, he met Marcel Bouraine and Max Le Verrier. The three remained lifelong friends, and together founded the Le Verrier foundry, which produced many of Le Faguays’s pieces. Le Faguays was a member of several artist groups, including La Stele, Evolution and the Salon, and designed many pieces for Goldscheider under the La Stele label.

Not all of Le Faguays’s pieces have a stamp with his name. Le Faguays used two other pseudonyms, Raymond Guerbe and Fayral, the family names of his wife and mother. While the name stamps differ, the style remains the same. Le Faguays used a range of media, such as spelter, stone, wood, alabaster, ceramics, terracotta, pâte de verre, zinc and wrought iron. His most popular items were portrayals of dancers sculpted in ivory and bronze.

Le Faguays was recognized with numerous awards and exhibitions. His works were on display at Le Salon d’Automne in 1920 and the Salon of French Artists in 1922. In 1925, Arthur Goldscheider’s pavilion showed his work at the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts. In 1927, he received the French Medal of Honor and an honorable mention at Le Salon des Artistes Français. In 1937, the Exposition Internationale in Paris exhibited his work. He was a member of the Legion of Honor and the Order of Leopold.

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Artist: Pierre Le Faguays
Ondine
Ondine

Ondine

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A French Art Deco dark green patinated metal figure titled "Ondine" by Pierre Le Faguays using his pseudonym Fayral. Beautifully executed and posed, she is holding a draped cloth in ...

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Water Carrier
Water Carrier

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1920s Art Deco Pierre Le Faguays Art

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Find a wide variety of authentic Pierre Le Faguays art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Pierre Le Faguays in bronze, metal and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the Art Deco style. Not every interior allows for large Pierre Le Faguays art, so small editions measuring 4 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Curtis Jeré, and Stefan Traloc. Pierre Le Faguays art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $3,900 and tops out at $6,500, while the average work can sell for $5,200.

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