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Place of Origin: French
Abstract animal bronze sculpture circa 1970 france decorative art unique piece
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
France - circa 1970
Abstract animal bronze sculpture
Not signed
original perfect condition
height 12 cm
Large 23 cm
depth 18 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Black Midcentury Ceramic Sculpture by Tim Orr, circa 1980
By Tim Orr
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Tim Orr
Black stoneware ceramic sculpture by the artist Tim Orr
Realized circa 1980
Elegant abstract form with black ceramic color
Signed under the base
Original perfe...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Two Heavy Sculpture Bronze Eggplant Paperweight
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Two heavy solid bronze patinated eggplant "Aubergine" sculptures.
Organic sculpture paperweight metal bronze eggplant with dark bronze patina.
Nice to use as paperweight or decorat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Organic Modern French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antonine de Saint Pierre. Abstract sculpture. Contemporary work.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Antonine de Saint Pierre, signed.
Abstract sculpture in polished and curved aluminum on its travertine base.
Work of a contemporary French artist.
Dimensions: H 206 x W 99 x D 17,...
Category
20th Century French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Travertine, Aluminum
Albert Féraud : "Abstraction", unique sculpture made of steel C. 19...
By Albert Feraud
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Albert FÉRAUD (1921-2008, France) : "Abstraction"
Unique sculpture made of welded pieces of steel
Signed A. FERAUD
Circa 1970, France
Dimensions
Height = 35 cm
Width = 32 cm
D...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Decorative Grey Ceramic Plate by Huguette Bessone Vallauris 1950 Design Wall
By Huguette Bessone
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Huguette Bessone
Decorative ceramic plate by French Huguette Bessone, Vallauris
Elegant light grey ceramic glaze color with abstract decorative form inside.
Wall ceramic de...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Abstract Tree Brown Ceramic Freeform circa 1970 Stoneware Pottery La Borne
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Abstract ceramic form with brown pottery glaze, circa 1970.
Elegant colors.
Realized in La Borne.
Excellent original condition.
Dimension: 16 x 14 x 5 cm.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Stoneware Sculpture Attributed to Jöelle de Roubaix, circa 1960-1970
By Joelle Deroubaix
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A rare stoneware sculpture attributed to Jöelle de Roubaix, La Borne.
Perfect original conditions.
Unique piece.
circa 1960-1970.
Category
20th Century Beaux Arts French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid 20th Century Valsuani Bronze Sculpture of a Martiniquaise after Paul Gauguin
By Valsuani Foundry, Paul Gauguin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine bronze of the 'Martiniquaise' or 'Woman of Martinique' sculpture after Paul Gauguin.
This bronze was modeled after the 'Woman of Martinique' or 'Femme de la Martinique' ...
Category
20th Century Modern French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Set of three colored wood firing hand ceramic sculpture by M. Sauce FIRE 61 cm
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Mathilde Sauce
Set of three large ceramic sculpture by Mathilde Sauce
Realised in 2022
Unique handmade ceramic sculptures and wood firing ceramic glzes colors
The three pieces wr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Glazed and engobed ceramic sculpture, circa 1970 by La Borne Potters
By La Borne Potters
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed and engobed ceramic sculpture.
Artist’s monogram at the base to identify.
Circa 1970- 80.
Unique piece.
H : 9.8 x 29.5 x 16.9 inches.
Category
1960s Beaux Arts Vintage French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Abstract Blue and Red Stoneware Ceramic Sculpture by Michel Lanos
By Michel Lanos
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Michel Lanos (1926-2005)
Large abstract stoneware ceramic sculpture by french artist
Signed under the base
Blue, red and black ceramic glazes colors
Painted ceramic 20th...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Brutalist Erotic 3D Wall Picture in Metal from the Artist F. Michel, 1973
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
One of a kind.
Handmade.
Category
1970s Brutalist Vintage French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Lead
A Cement Basalt Sculpture by Jean Amado France 1970s
By Jean Amado
Located in HYÈRES, FR
An abstract sculpture by Jean Amado.
Basalt Cement.
France 1970s
Category
1970s Vintage French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Cement
Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2018
By Wayne Fischer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A porcelain sculpture by Wayne Fischer.
Perfect original conditions.
Signed.
Unique piece.
2018.
How can an inert object produce deeply unsuspecting, indecipherable, uncontrol...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Beaux Arts French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase by French Artist circa 1970 Grey and Black Color
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Stoneware ceramic decorative and sculptural ceramic vase.
By Solange Garotte, French artist circa 1970.
Elegant form and ceramic glazes colors.
...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Abstract Brown Stoneware Ceramic Sculpture by Jeanne Grandpierre La Borne, 1975
By Jeanne Grandpierre
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Jeanne Grandpierre
Original and decorative abstract stoneware ceramic sculpture by the French artist, circa 1975.
Original 20th century midcentury ceramic art.
Realized in La Bor...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Articulated Artist Models
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A great pair of early 20th century artist models.
Good original surfaces.
Professionally mounted on a faux slate cube.
Can be taken off the base
Category
1920s Vintage French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wool
Abstract White and Gold Porcelain Ceramic Vase or Scultpure by Gueneau 1975
By Francois Gueneau
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
François Gueneau
Elegant abstract white and gold ceramic porcelain vase.
Excellent original condition.
Sculptural vase, circa 1975.
Signed at the base.
Dimensions : 34...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Wall Brass Sculpture, circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This wall sculpture showing a couple is made of brass. This is a French work, signed. Circa 1970
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Architecural Stoneware Brown Ceramic House Form by Laroussinie La Borne, 1980
By Jacques Laroussinie
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Jacques Laroussinie, La Borne,
circa 1980.
Architectural stoneware ceramic sculpture. Elegant brown pottery effects.
Excellent original condition.
Measures: Height 30 cm
...
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Claude Victor Boeltz Golden Crystal French 1970s Table Sculpture
By Claude Victor Boeltz
Located in New York, NY
A French 1970s Gold and bronze clam shell center peice sculpture with three large quartz and amethyst crystal clusters. Signed
Biography:
Claude Boeltz was born in Paris in 1937. The fourth generation in a line of artists, from his early childhood Boeltz was interested in disciplines as far ranging as sculpture, painting, ceramics, architecture, and blacksmithing. From the very start he was fascinated by what would become life long inspirations—anatomy and geology.
His first apprenticeship was with the sculptor Henri Molins, which was followed by apprenticeships at the prominent Susse and Houdot foundries. His last was with Soudoun, under whose tutelage he was honored with the national “Best Worker in France” award.
During these apprenticeships Boeltz took night classes at the Boule School, the Gambetta School, and at the Academy of Art in Paris. He would eventually take degrees from all three. On Sundays he went to museums, particularly the Louvre, where he sought out work in the Louis XIII - Louis XVI styles. He also spent long hours in study of the many artists he admired, such as Bersus, Meunier, Giacometti, Ponpon, Chipparus, Dali, Dajou, and Ruhlman.
After these apprenticeships he tried to establish himself in the Riviera, where he befriended, and briefly collaborated with Picasso. Boeltz’s time in this vibrant community was, however, cut short—in the early 1960s he was called into the French military. While on tour in the Sahara he carved miniatures, and would carry them in his baggage from base to base. One that survived—a replica of the Arc d’triumph—was later offered to President Eisenhower on behalf of the French Army.
Upon leaving the service Boeltz established a foundry in the Loire, and by the late 1960s his work, now enormously popular, was shown all over Europe. In the early 1970s he met the sculptor Cesar. The famous sculptor’s “compression” pieces inspired Boeltz to create the work for which he would soon become best known. Boeltz’s “exploded” bronze works were pieces plated with 24 karat gold made to look like liquid gold crystalized an instant after explosion.
Boeltz augmented this unique medium with vibrant details, often with African emeralds, but with other stones or unusual materials as well. In his famous Cleopatra, dedicated to Elizabeth Taylor and installed in Georve V hotel in Paris, the artist employed metacrylite as a base and for its veil.
The immediate success of these “exploded” works allowed Boeltz to build two foundries devoted largely to their creation, one in the Faubourg St. Honore’ in Paris, and the other in Fontenay Sous Bois. “Exploded” works from the foundries were presented and sold at Fred’s Jewelers...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal, Gold, Bronze
Brown Architectural Stoneware House Ceramic Sculpture by Jacques Laroussinie
By Jacques Laroussinie
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Jacques Laroussinie
Architectural stoneware ceramic sculpture by the French artist.
Brown and black stoneware ceramic colors,
circa 1980.
Signed on the base by a house drawing...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Abstract Blue and Whote Ceramic Vase or Sculpture by Jean Pierre Viot
By Jean-Pierre Viot
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Jean-Pierre Viot
Realised circa 1990
Original abstract sculpture or vase by french artist
Signed under the base
Original perfect condition
Blue and white ceramic glaze...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Abstract White Stoneware Ceramic Vase or Sculpture by Hervé Rousseau La Borne
By Hervé Rousseau
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Hervé Rousseau
Abstract white stoneware ceramic vase by the French artist.
Original brutal form with white ceramic glaze.
Signed at the base
Measures: Height 30cm, large ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Victor Vasarely "Holle" Sculpture
By Victor Vasarely
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A great example of optic sculpture
Signed and numbered
Acrylic.
Category
1980s Vintage French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic
Abstract Animal Modern Ceramic Sculpture by B. Favre 1977 Green and Grey Colors
By Benoist Favre
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Benoist Favre, La Borne
Abstract ceramic sculpture realised in 1977. Famous year for the French ceramic history in La Borne.
Excellent original con...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Abstract Sculptures
Elegant Ceramic Sculpture by Tim Orr, circa 1970
By Tim Orr
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
An elegant ceramic sculpture by Tim Orr.
Signed under the base,
circa 1970.
Category
20th Century Beaux Arts French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Moncilo Milovanovic (1921/2013, Serbia/ France) : "Abstraction", Steel C;1989
By Momćilo Milovanović
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Moncilo Milovanovi (1921-2013, Serbia/ France) : "Abstraction"
Unique sculpture made of polished stainless steel
Model for a monument that stands in Geugnon (71130) France from 19...
Category
1980s Modern Vintage French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stainless Steel
“Encastrure #7, ” by Lucien Petit
By Lucien Petit
Located in New York, NY
Glazed stoneware sculpture. Wood fired.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Abstract Stoneware Ceramic Vase or Flower Pot Sculpture by Jean Linard La Borne
By Jean Linard
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Jean Linard
Original and elegant abstract ceramic flower pot.
20th century Mid-Century Modern form with stoneware brown ceramic color.
Signed at the base, circa 1960.
Mea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
French Cubist Plaster Sculpture of a loving Couple, around 1960
Located in Berlin, DE
This French Cubist plaster sculpture from around 1960 beautifully depicts a loving couple, embodying the abstract and fragmented style characteristic of Cubism. The figures are rende...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Yellow and Purple Asbtract Ceramic Sculpture by Patrick Crulis French Art
By Patrick Crulis
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Patrick Crulis
Original abstract ceramic sculpture by the french artist
Yellow and purple ceramic glazes colors
Signed under the base
Provenance: French art gallery
Me...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century 1950 Asbtract Green and Brown Ceramic Free Form Sculpture
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Abstract french unique piece
Brown and green ceramic free form sculpture realised circa 1950
Original perfect condition
Signed under the base
Measures: Height 21 cm
Larg...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
A Welded Iron Sculpture by Guillaume Lanoux France 1980s
By Guillaume Lanoux
Located in HYÈRES, FR
A welded iron sculpture by Guillaume Lanoux.
France 1988. Documented.
Wooden base.
Incredible patina of the metal.
Category
1980s Vintage French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Albert Tormos Carved Face Lamp
By Albert Tormos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic carved stone lamp in the shaped of two faces in side profiles. Six hole openings on reverse. Made in France in the 1970s by French sculptor Albert Tormos. "AT" carved on ba...
Category
1970s Vintage French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Sculpture Entitled "La Citadelle" by Pierre Martinon, circa 2000
By Pierre Martinon
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic sculpture entitled « La Citadelle » by Pierre Martinon.
Perfect original conditions.
Signed and dated at the base "Pierre Martinon 2000".
Unique piece.
Far from...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Beaux Arts French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century French Gilt Acorn Fragment on Custom Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
A whimsical 19th century French hand-carved and gilt cartouche fragment with acorns and foliate decorations, and mounted on a custom steel mount. Since ...
Category
19th Century Antique French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Mosaic Art Sculpture by Heidi Melano
By Heidi Melano 1
Located in Miami, FL
Mosaic panel made of handcut Venetian glass, ceramic and multiple types of granite on a special composite in a steel frame. The composite created by the a...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Serge Mansau, Freeze-Frame Number 2 Light Sculpture, France 2000s
By Serge Mansau
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb diorama sculpture by Serge Mansau simulating a freeze-frame on a vintage television set. On the outside of the thermoformed glass, at the cent...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Wood
Ceramic Sculpture by Alistair Danhieux, circa 2010
By Alistair Danhieux
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic sculpture white glazes decoration by Alistair Danhieux.
Perfect original conditions.
Signed under the base,
circa 2010.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Beaux Arts French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large French Midcentury Carved Bull Sculpture, Signed
Located in Miami, FL
Impressive French midcentury carved mixed earthenware sculpted bull. This interesting decorative sculpture is circa 1970s. The piece is finely hand-carved with stunning details throu...
Category
20th Century Organic Modern French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
XXth century green Ceramic Sculpture circa 1970 signed
By La Borne Potters
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A ceramic sculpture by french artist
Perfect original conditions.
Signed under the base,
Circa 1970.
Unique piece.
Category
20th Century Beaux Arts French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Christofle Xiao Wang Silvered Bronze And Sterling Silver Abstract Lips Sculpture
By Christofle
Located in North Miami, FL
This stellar powerful and conversational silvered bronze and sterling silver limited edition abstracted love lips or heart sculpture was commissioned by Christofle and designed and executed by a young Chinese woman artist named Xiao Hui Wang. This is the first time in Christofle history that a young Chinese artist, albeit a woman was asked to create this commission. It is signed and numbered on the bottom. It is signed with the artists name not terribly legible, then Christofle then 08/66 then France. The base is very heavy and is sterling silver. The top is silvered bronze and was lacquered. The base cannot be lacquered because it is sterling silver. We have not seen another one on line or anywhere else. The original monumental sculpture was first created on the occasion of the Shanghai Expo and stands elegantly in monumental form at the flagship Hilton in Singapore. This is a great symbol of how the masters of silver which are Christofle have transcended the art of the table to the art of the living in sensuality. This is stellar sensual and sexy sculpture that will elicit conversation. It creates reflections of magnitude from the surface and each angle is a different representation. It is extremely heavy and came in its own crate from Paris. It is a piece de resistance of a great sculpture no doubt. This must be trucked. This will need a great pedestal in your home or can sit on a large monumental cocktail...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Silver, Bronze, Sterling Silver
Antonine de Saint Pierre. “Couple de Mai”. Contemporary work.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Antonine de Saint Pierre, signed and numbered.
Decorative panel entitled “Couple de Mai”, in corten metal. Blonde oak frame. Contemporary artist work.
Dimensions: H 165.5 x W 60 x ...
Category
20th Century French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Serge Mansau, Freeze-Frame Number 1 Light Sculpture, France 2000s
By Serge Mansau
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb diorama sculpture by Serge Mansau simulating a freeze-frame on a vintage television set. On the outside of the thermoformed glass, at the cent...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Wood
ALICIA PENALBA - Étincelle n3
By Alicia Penalba
Located in PARIS, FR
Alicia Penalba was an Argentinian sculptor, who graduated from the Ecole Supérieure des Beaux-Arts. Her impressive technique combines spirituality and abstraction, and her sculptures...
Category
1650s Antique French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Fernandez Arman, Plexiglass, Paint Tubes, Mixed Media, Lucite/Plastic Sculpture
By Arman Fernandez
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great Arman sculpture showing paint tubes acrylic and plexiglass structure. He was very well known for musical instrument in parts and accumulation of objects inside clear plexiglass...
Category
1970s Modern Vintage French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic, Plexiglass
A ceramic sculpture, circa 1980-1990
By Tim Orr
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic sculpture.
Perfect original conditions.
Circa 1980-1990.
26 x 20 x 4 cm.
Category
20th Century Beaux Arts French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Architectural Brown and Black Ceramic Vase circa 1970 French, 20th Mid-Century
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
La Borne, circa 1970.
Elegant architectural and abstract stoneware ceramic vase by French artist.
Brown and black ceramic glazes colors.
Original perfect conditions.
Meas...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Abstract Ceramic Sculpture Free Form by J Morin Blue Orange and White Colors
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
J. Morin
Elegant abstract ceramic sculpture, free form designed.
Stoneware ceramic with blue, white and orange ceramic glazes colors.
Different positions possible.
Realiz...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Jean Mahie Bronze Cubist Head Sculpture Titled Veneration
By Jean Mahie
Located in St. Louis, MO
Artist and jewelry designer Jean Mahie signed and numbered bronze head titled" Veneration", circa 1987 from her collection I series of sculptures. Signed and numbered 3/8. An example...
Category
1980s Vintage French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Porcelain Sculpture with Black Glaze Decoration by Tim Orr, circa 1970
By Tim Orr
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A porcelain sculpture with black glaze decoration by Tim Orr.
Perfect original conditions.
Signed under the base,
circa 1970-1980.
Category
20th Century Beaux Arts French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Earthenware vase- sculpture by Georges Martin, circa 1980.
By George Martin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Earthenware vase- sculpture by Georges Martin.
Artist monogram on the base.
Unique piece.
Circa 1980.
H : 26.8 x 7.1 x 15.7 inches.
Category
20th Century Beaux Arts French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Abstract Midcentury Bronze Sculpture by Jacques Duval, Brasseur
By Jacques Duval-Brasseur 1
Located in Miami, FL
Unique piece, abstract bronze sculpture, contrasts between the green wrought patina and the bright polished bronze.
Well balanced Mid-Century design, perfect proportions.
Signed pi...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Earthenware vase- sculpture by Georges Martin, circa 1980.
By George Martin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Earthenware vase- sculpture with glazes decoration by Georges Martin.
Artist monogram on the base.
Unique piece.
Circa 1970-1980.
H : 20.9 x 7.9 x 15.7 inches.
Category
20th Century Beaux Arts French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic and Metal Sculpture by Klaus Schultze, circa 1960-1970
By Klaus Schultz
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic and metal sculpture with black and red glazes decoration.
Perfect original conditions.
Signed under the base,
circa 1960-1970.
Category
20th Century Beaux Arts French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2018
By Wayne Fischer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A porcelain sculpture by Wayne Fischer.
Perfect original conditions.
Signed.
Unique piece.
2022.
How can an inert object produce deeply unsuspecting, indecipherable, uncontrollable emotions?
Wayne Fischer is an artist who can create works that force one to ask such moving questions as this. If he doesn’t know why, if he can’t explain the deepest reasons of his artistic research, he definitely knows the workings and limitations of the artistic process he invented.
He has never deviated from the course he set for himself since university; translate life. The works presented here show the evolution of his creations over the past thirty years. If Wayne Fischer has received several international prizes and quickly obtained the recognition of his peers in ceramics, nevertheless he retains a singular position at once unavoidable and disturbing. His sculptures are paradoxical, powerful and sensual, and cause a certain unease. They are beautiful, carnal, touchable, all the while being outside the standard idea of beauty. The ambiguity of attraction and rejection is at the heart of this evolution.
The pieces from the 1980s and 90s are imposing by their size, stature and symmetry, which give them balance. They generate surprise, curiosity and play between contrasts that are both soft and aggressive. They reference the body, muscles, and torso, without presenting an exact reality. They are double-faced, seductive, and enigmatic. Wayne’s shapes are inspired by shells, bivalves, sometimes presented as though they are floating in space. But the reference of the marine world to the mysterious female body has only one interpretation and only history and emotion condition the reaction of the spectator: he accepts or refuses to see, to be seduced. He is touched or he flees.
The more recent sculptures are appreciated in the fullness of their round volume and the search for a pure universal beauty. “Metamorphosis,” the work recently awarded by the Bettencourt Foundation, is from this series of pieces wheel- thrown and deformed which pushes the porcelain from the inside so the bulges evoke the movement of waves or the musculature of several bodies. The exactness, the clean breaks, the assurance of lines and valleys are testimony to the interior power that governs the creation. The life energy expressed is also felt by the artist as the origin of ceramics. All the pieces are curved and tense. They show no marking, no sign of the hand, no imprints, and yet give an impression of spontaneity, as if a dropped piece of clay found its form by chance. Depending on the angles, the content becomes “the origins of the world...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Beaux Arts French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
