French Abstract Sculptures

A big ceramic sculpture with black and blue glazes decoration by Michel Lanos (1926-2005). Perfect original decorations. Artist signature under the base, circa 1990. Unique piece.

Large table lamp in various laminated then hand carved essences of wood by Denis Cospen. Rare and unusual work reminiscent of the work of Joaquim Tenreiro. Fire branded.

Superbe sculpture murale brutaliste vintage des années 1960/70 et terre cuite agrémentée d'une pièce de forme libre en relief. Travail d'artiste d'une incroyable qualité et très dé...

Sculpture made in the sixties in France Carved in cellular concrete Base in wood

Ceramic sculpture entitled « Entre-deux » by Pierre Martinon. Perfect original conditions. Signed and dated at the base "Pierre Martinon 1991". Unique piece. Far from t...

Interesting artisanal French work from the 1970s Wrought and welded iron sculpture This highly decorative piece is in the same vein as other designers such as Sido and Francois Theve...

Great sample of the French artist Michel Anasse in this metal welded surrealist sculpture of the series " Musicians ".

A ceramic vase-sculpture by Michel Lanos (1926-2005). Perfect original decorations. Artist monogram under the base, circa 1990. Unique piece.

Glazed terracotta roof top, early 20th century. Early 20th century glazed terracotta top. H: 37cm, W: 36cm, D: 21cm

An exquisite abstract corten steel sculpture suitable for both indoor and outdoor settings. Crafted during the 1970s, the artist behind this piece remains unidentified, showcasing captivating abstract and circular designs, reminiscent of the works of Marino Di Teana...

A ceramic sculpture signed AC and dated under the base 1992. Perfect original conditions, circa 1992.

Midcentury Sculpture signed Émile Gilioli, numbered 2/5, France, 1950s.

Organic modern vase with sculptural abstract form. Handcrafted from exotic materials featuring lacquered pen-shell inlays with geometric patterns in red and black. Comprised of pen-s...

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”. Femininity and sensuality are exalted. Inspired by the body, before and after birth, or simply the sea, the parts of the sculpture conjugate around a mysterious interior cavity, secret and troubling. The interior wall doesn’t correspond to the exterior, and has its own volumes, deformities, and intimacy. The pieces present two kinds of interior: one open, and partially uncovered, the other totally hidden inside. The differences of their respective deformation reinforce the impression of life : the subjective representation of muscles and bones, of bulges pushed by an interior force, like a visceral movement of respiration. The surface of the ceramic is crackled but soft and fine, even reflecting light like the skin. The nuances of color reinforce the expression of sensuality. The alignment of technique and what it causes one to see and feel has rarely been so intimately successful. Wayne Fischer perfected his technique in the 1970s and has remained faithful to it. He adds fibers to porcelain clay that has been chosen for its whiteness to create and accentuate volume around empty space, by assembling slabs or thrown pieces. Then, he makes another piece that takes its place inside; both parts are formed with no hand...

A porcelain sculpture by Wayne Fischer. Perfect original conditions. Signed. Unique piece. 2022. How can an inert object produce deeply unsuspecting, indecipherable, uncontrol...

A porcelain sculpture by Wayne Fischer. Perfect original conditions. Signed. Unique piece. 2022. How can an inert object produce deeply unsuspecting, indecipherable, uncontrol...

A porcelain sculpture by Wayne Fischer. Perfect original conditions. Signed. Unique piece. 1989. How can an inert object produce deeply unsuspecting, indecipherable, uncontrollable ...

A porcelain sculpture by Wayne Fischer. Perfect original conditions. Signed. Unique piece. 2022. How can an inert object produce deeply unsuspecting, indecipherable, uncontrol...

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...

A porcelain sculpture by Wayne Fischer. Perfect original conditions. Signed. Unique piece. 2007. 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”. Femininity and sensuality are exalted. Inspired by the body, before and after birth, or simply the sea, the parts of the sculpture conjugate around a mysterious interior cavity, secret and troubling. The interior wall doesn’t correspond to the exterior, and has its own volumes, deformities, and intimacy. The pieces present two kinds of interior: one open, and partially uncovered, the other totally hidden inside. The differences of their respective deformation reinforce the impression of life : the subjective representation of muscles and bones, of bulges pushed by an interior force, like a visceral movement of respiration. The surface of the ceramic is crackled but soft and fine, even reflecting light like the skin. The nuances of color reinforce the expression of sensuality. The alignment of technique and what it causes one to see and feel has rarely been so intimately successful. Wayne Fischer perfected his technique in the 1970s and has remained faithful to it. He adds fibers to porcelain clay that has been chosen for its whiteness to create and accentuate volume around empty space, by assembling slabs or thrown pieces. Then, he makes another piece that takes its place inside; both parts are formed with no hand...

A ceramic sculpture "Bloc in motion" by Maarten Stuer. This piece can be put indoor or outdoor. Artist monogram under the base. 2020. Unique piece.

A ceramic sculpture with black glaze decoration by Tim Orr. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, circa 1970.

Anita Tullio (Born in 1935, Paris) Polychrome terracotta, multiple signature stamp on base.

A ceramic sculpture "Bloc in motion" by Maarten Stuer. This piece can be put indoor or outdoor. Artist monogram under the base. 2020. Unique piece.

These lovely pair of bronze abstract sculptures seem to be of animal seal nature and form that look like abstract body forms. They are engraved Alix Rossignol and are a limited edition of 7/8 with a foundry mark. The sculptor is French. These are great tabletop bronze sculptures.

A big ceramic sculpture by Michel Lanos. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. circa 1980-1990.

Fantastic carved stone lamp in the shape of a house with two windows and a door. Made in France in the 1970s by French sculptor Albert Tormos. "AT" c...

Oak Bark Tabletop Sculpture by Lionel Hamon Dimensions: Ø 35 x H 60 cm. Materials: Brass. Finish: Light patina. Available in three finishes: black patina, light patina, and gold pl...

Pillar Freestanding Floor Sculpture by Lionel Hamon Dimensions: Ø 25 x H 200 cm. Materials: Brass. Finish: Black patina. Available in two finishes: black patina and light patina. P...

A porcelain sculpture with black glaze decoration by Tim Orr. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, circa 1970.

Forest Tabletop Sculpture by Lionel Hamon Dimensions: D 10 x W 15 x H 38 cm. Materials: Brass. Finish: Light patina. Available in three finishes: black patina, light patina, and go...

Bronze signed, got foundry. Bibliography: Sur l’invitation et l’affiche de l’exposition à la Galerie de Gustave Got, 2006.

A ceramic sculpture " Bloc in motion" by Maarten Stuer. This piece can be put indoor or outdoor. Artist monogram under the base. 2020. Unique piece.

Wisdom Tabletop Sculpture by Lionel Hamon Dimensions: D 15 x W 28 x H 70 cm. Materials: Brass. Finish: Light patina. Available in three finishes: black patina, light patina, and go...

An unique porcelain sculpture by Wayne Ficher. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base; Wayne Fischer. 2017.  

Arman (after) : "La main tendue" Commemorative patinated bronze medallion showing a bas-relief made from the famous monument standing down the building of "the Credit suisse" located 184 Cours Lafayette in...

Cesar was created in 2016 by French designer Eric de Dormael. Handcrafted in plaster, this is a unique piece. Éric de Dormael is an unconventional artist, his trajectory far from th...

Stunning carved stone lamp made in France, circa 1970s. Depicts a cave with stairs. Looks great on and off. Hand switch on the cord. Great piece of usable a...

Bronze with green patina, 2/8, Christophe Lalloz's Foundry. Bibliography: - 18th International Impact Art Festival, 1997, Kyoto (Japon), page 13 - Pierre Descargues, Le Jardin ...

Gérald Vatrin is an artist that resides in Nancy, France. Glass is his main means of expressing himself, and he enhances each of his creations through engravings, pigments and transp...

Bronze with white and green patina Lalloz Foundry Unique piece

Bronze sculpture, Lalloz Foundry, signed. Bibliography: Double sortie de chaos, page 14.

Delightful resin sphere containing several resin eggs with multicolored inclusions. Biography: Pierre Giraudon, France (1923-2012) Pierre Giraudon was born in 1923 in Paris. After ...

Bronze and marble abstract sculpture by jeweler and sculptor William De Lillo. These works (we have several by De Lillo) were done in Paris in the late 70’s.

Yona Friedman Iconostases Series Wire Sculpture, French, circa 2015.

An unique porcelain sculpture by Wayne Ficher. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base; Wayne Fischer. 2017.

Golden Bronze Coupe by Rick Owens 2007 Dimensions: L 20 x W 20 cm Materials: Bronze Weight: 3 kg The gold edition is an exclusivity of Galerie Philia Rick Owens is a Californ...

A brooch in gilded bronze by French art jeweler Line Vautrin circa 1950s-1960s. The unusual model depicts the mathematical sign of infinity, on which appears in relief inscription of...

A striking and tall, geometrical sculpture by renowned French artist Guy Lartigue, who is notably praised for his monumental outdoor fountains and sculptural works that masterfully c...

A ceramic sculpture by Michel Lanos. Perfect original conditions. circa 1980-1990.

A gilt bronze brooch in sculptural form called Le Char de la lune (The Chariot of the Moon) circa 1945-1955 by French Art Jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997). A long pin on the back and...

Very nice and large metal sculpture by the well known artist Michel Anasse. This is one of the musician series, This is one looks like the bass p...

White plaster Aerodynamic sculpture, France 1960s. Refined flowing aerodynamic lines, evoking a sense of movement and lightness. The dynamic curves make a beautiful connection betwee...

A small gilt bronze brooch named "Chateau en Espagne" by French Parisian art jewelry and sculpture Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1950s. It depicts ...

1980's brutalist bronze sculpture signed Luco Bucosco Dated 1983 In the style of Pomodoro

French handmade ceramic. Abstract modern form for this lamp base, circa 1970. Electric system is new. Beautiful grey ceramic glaze. Dimensions: 50 x 30 x 30cm with elect...

J. Morin Abstract ceramic sculpture by the French artist. Elegant blue white and yellow ceramic colors. Signed under the base and dated 2019. Measures: Height 38cm, large...

A fascinating limited edition pate de verre glass abstract study of the ferocious fire breathing Chimera with excellent lilac colour and very fine detail. Stamped Daum France, signed Roman and numbered 23/200. Additional Information Height: 16 cm Condition: Excellent Condition Circa: 1970 Materials: Pate de Verre Glass SKU: 5966 About Daum Glass Pâte de Verre is a rare and ancient glassmaking technique, which dates back to 5000 bc...