French Figurative Sculptures

Art Deco sculpture of a girl playing with a cat by Uriano. Metal with multi color patina on a marble & onyx base. France ca. 1930.

motherhood ... plaster decorative figure of a Madonna, made in the 1970's in France ...

Art Deco bronze sculpture hoop dancer by Georges Duvernet. Patinated bronze on a Portor marble and onyx base. France 1930. A slightly different version of this bronze is illust...

Set of 2 sculptural stools joined and carved by hand vintage black oak unique pieces France. French work, the stools are hand-carved, the curves are soft and the veins of the wood ar...

The engraved and brush painted ceramic plate, Visage Gris (Grey Face) is one the most iconic pieces created by Pablo Picasso (1881 - 1973) at the Madoura workshop in Vallauris, France. It is said "all portraits are self portraits". In this work, we see Picasso's wistfulness, vulnerability and humor set within a beautiful image representing both the sun and the moon, the masculine and the feminine. Picasso mastery of form, image, composition and subtle color is evident in a work that resonates transcendence. Created in 1953, Pablo Picasso ceramic Visage Gris (Grey Face), 1953 A.R. 206 is a Madoura white earthenware clay, knife engraved under partial brushed glaze with decoration in engobes (green, black, white) from the edition of 500. This work is stamped with the 'Madoura PLEIN FEU' and ‘EMPREINTE ORIGINALE DE PICASSO’ pottery stamps on the reverse. Dimensions: 12 3/8 x 15 1/8 x 1 5/8in (31.4 x 38.3 x 4.1cm). Madoura was an artisan workshop created by Georges and Suzanne Ramie which collaborated with Picasso in the fabrication and hand painting of the works. Pablo Picasso designed 633 different ceramic editions between 1947 and 1971 at the Madoura workshop, with a number of variants and unique pieces resulting from these initial works. He began by creating simple, utilitarian objects such as plates and bowls, but later produced more complex forms, including pitchers and vases — their handles occasionally shaped to form facial features, or anatomical parts of his animal subjects. Picasso remains one of the highest-grossing artists at auction today, and the range of his ceramics means it's possible to find both a good investment and a beautiful object. Visage Gris is among the most important. A Short Biography follows: Pablo Picasso revolutionized the art world and to many is THE artist of the 20th century. He is famous for his role in pioneering Cubism with Georges Braque and for his melancholy Blue Period pieces. Original signed Picasso lithographs and prints are a sure investment. Madoura Picasso ceramics are highly collectible in their own right. As one of the most influential Modern artists of the 20th century, Pablo Picasso is renowned as a legendary artistic master to this day. Born on October 25, 1881 in Malaga, Spain, Pablo Picasso was a child prodigy who was recognized as such by his art-teacher father, who ably led him along. The small Museo de Picasso in Barcelona is devoted primarily to his early works, which include strikingly realistic renderings of casts of ancient sculpture. Picasso was a rebel from the start and, as a teenager, began to frequent the Barcelona cafes where intellectuals gathered. He soon went to Paris, the capital of art, and soaked up the works of Edouard Manet, Gustave Courbet, and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, whose sketchy style impressed him greatly. Then it was back to Spain, a return to France, and again back to Spain – all in the years 1899 to 1904. Before he struck upon Cubism, Picasso went through a prodigious number of styles – realism, caricature, the Blue Period, and the Rose Period. These distinguished styles are apparent in the unique original works as well as Picasso ceramics, lithographs, linocuts, and etchings that he created later in his life. The Blue Period dates from 1901 to 1904 and is characterized by a predominantly blue palette and focuses on outcasts, beggars, and prostitutes. This was when he also produced his first sculptures. The most poignant work of the style, La Vie (1903), currently located in Cleveland’s Museum of Art, was created in memory of his childhood friend, the Spanish poet Carlos Casagemas, who had committed suicide. The painting started as a self-portrait, but Picasso’s features became those of his lost friend. The composition is stilted, the space compressed, the gestures stiff, and the tones predominantly blue. The Rose Period began around 1904 when Picasso’s palette brightened and is dominated by pinks and beiges, light blues, and roses. His subjects are saltimbanques (circus people), harlequins, and clowns, all of whom seem to be mute and strangely inactive. One of the premier works of this period is Family of Saltimbanques (1905), currently in Washington, D.C. at the National Gallery, which portrays a group of circus workers who appear alienated and incapable of communicating with each other, set in a one-dimensional space. In 1905, Picasso went briefly to Holland, and on his return to Paris, his works took on a classical aura with large male and female figures seen frontally or in distinct profile, as in early Greek art. One of the best examples of this style is in the Albright-Knox Gallery in Buffalo, NY, La Toilette (1906). Several pieces in this new, classical style were purchased by Gertrude Stein (the art patron and writer) and her brother, Leo Stein. With his groundbreaking 1907 painting Les Demoiselles d’Avignon...

Raymonde Guerbe (1894-1995), Rare Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Lady With Cape Guillemard Edition is a remarkable piece of artwork from the Art Deco era. Created in France in the 1930s, ...

An Art Deco Bronze Statue by Armand Godard, produced by the Parisian foundry of Edmond Etling. This is an example of a high style rendered in the highest quality. Nothing is more emb...

Signed by Salvatore Melani - 1930 Dimension: 47 cm width 42 cm heigh Material: Plaster.

A large Sculpture by both Barye and El Guillman cast and made after the Original . Two signatures are visible on the base . Large at 33" in Ht and 22" long . Heavy casting . Has a re...

Art Deco bronze sculpture of a panther by Maurice Prost. Signed M. Prost and Susse frères Editeurs Paris. Bronze with black patina on a Belgian Black Marble base. This bronze is...

Beautiful female mannequin head made from plaster servings as an advertising bust in a shop. It was used to be displayed at a shopcounter or vitrine....

This Lying woman is in Plaster. It is an Art Deco Sculpture, made circa 1930, in France. In a white color. In the Style of Jan and Joël Martel.

A fine quality therapeutic musical automaton clown toy in wonderful vintage condition. Features porcelain head, hands and feet. Made in France during the ...

A large vintage figural recumbent Bison Pâté Terrine made for Laurent Caugant, a Bretagne pâté maker since 1927. His son Michel created these figural forms as containers for selling ...

An elegant mid 20th century frosted and opalescent glass figure of a naked kneeling lady with fine hand finished detail and good sky blue colour, signed Lalique France ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 8 cm Condition: Excellent Condition circa: 1960 Materials: Opalescent Glass SKU: 20011 ABOUT Lalique Floreal Originally designed by René Lalique this vibrant model of a seated Art Nouveau beauty with flowers in her hair was originally produced between 1942 and 1947 and later re-issued by Marc Lalique in clear and opalescent coloured crystal glass...

Anonymous bronze planter pot figuring a asymmetric face brown patina, France, 1980 Good condition, some light scratches on the patina. Not signed, or marked by Foundry.

EUGENE MARIOTON (1857-1933),"La Reconoissance",statue in spelter,France,1930. It is in excellent condition considering its age and is 56 cm high. Signed by the artist, it is on a ma...

The Cobbler working on Boots and the Nobleman protecting his Money. Bookends by “Max Le Verrier”, signed Original French Art Deco, 1930s Bookends made in “Régule” (spelter) S...

Classic pair of bronze figurines of a man and a woman. Great addition to your classic inspired interiors.

French bronze in dark green and brown patina of harlequin.

Art Deco bronze statue of two young women facing each other resting on a solid marble base. Dressed in the fashion of the day with curled bob hair cuts.

Sculpture, attributed to Georges Lavroff Lady with kitten Bronze with original patina and partial gilding Stepped plinth Original Art Deco, France 1930s Dimensions: Width...

Pair of French mid century Patinated neoclassical bronze female figures designed as torchieres.

Superb Demosthenes bust in green hued patinated bronze by the artist René André Varnier. Excellent capture of the oratory prowess of Demosthenes considered...

Large vintage industrial factory mold in stainless steel in the shape of a large dinner fork. These highly decorative sculptures are sold separately or a...

French glazed terracotta boy head. France 1958. Signed and dated on the base. Blue, white, pink colors. Measures : 30H x 22 cm Conditions: Excellent.

Gorgeous table lamp with golden base Made in France during the 1960s in the style of Maison Jansen. In excellent condition (Original Patina) and in full working order With fit...

French ceramic statue of a lady with a pair of baskets, made in the 1940s Ø cm 37 Ø cm 17 h cm 35.

Dancer with hat and fan by Marcel Bouraine (1886-1948), signed on the base bronze, silver plated detailed decorated base made of Portor marble Original Art Deco, France 1930s...

A fine large figurative ceramic sculpture made in ceramic with various earthen colors. Signed "PL 683", made by a French artist in 1950s. This sculptural figure will complement many ...

Early 20th Century Stowers Lime Juice Papier Mache Pytram Advertising Figure A rare example of an early 20th Century hand crafted Papier Mache Stowers Lime Juice Papier Mache Pytram...

This nice and decorative pair of herons is made of silvered bronze. This is a French work, in the style of the famous Maison Bagués, circa 1940.

Art Deco Valkyrie ceramic sculpture by Charles Lemanceau at Saint-Clement's, France Ca, 1930. Crackle glaze ceramic. Signed "Lemanceau" on the base. Biography: Charles Leman...

Bookends Pierrot and lady with fan White bronze with original patina on a base of Portor marble Original Art Deco, France 1930s Dimensions: Width: 22 cm Height: 19 cm Dept...

Modern Figurative Brutalist bronze sculpture of a robust man in motion, with a bucket in its hand. The statue rests on its original base in variegated white or gray marble There is n...

Sizes are measured without a lampshade. Important: The lampshade is included in photos for illustration purposes only but cannot be shipped and does not form part of the lot! Phot...

French porcelain bust of a classical male. This vintage French porcelain bust sculpture is mounted on a marble base and dates to the 1940s. ...

Sculptural group in patinated metal based on a solid plate of Belgian marble. Made in France Ca, 1930. Signed by J de Roncourt. Cataloged in the dossier...

An articulated mannequin of a small-sized painter, with a metaphysical face. The mannequin is made of carved mahogany wood. The support is in brass and the base, made out of ebon...

French vintage decorative ceramic wall plaque with three figures, by Les Argonautes, Vallauris, France (circa 1960s). A refreshingly naive and charming piece depicting three men in olden robes and hats. It is up to the viewer to decide who they represent. This stoneware piece is weighty and substantial and may be hung on the wall or simply allowed to lean against a vertical surface. There's no doubt it is a charming piece by a renowned pair of French ceramicists who created 'Les Argonautes' pottery studio. This piece is signed on the backside: 'Les Argonautes'. It is in good condition. Hanging string on rear. Upon request a video may be provided. About the artists: Isabelle Ferlay (Born 1917) and Frédérique Bourguet (1925-1997) set up a pottery studio together in Vallauris in the South of France which they named 'Les Argonautes'. Using the local Vallauris red...

Art Deco Lejan French pottery craquelé glazed. An Art Deco Lejan French pottery craquelé glazed figure group, lady wearing a crinoline dress accompani...

A fine quality therapeutic musical automaton clown toy in wonderful vintage working condition. Features porcelain head, hands and feet. Made in France circa...

Gorgeous table lamp with golden base Made in France during the 1960s in the style of Maison Jansen. In excellent condition (Original patina) and in full working order And been ...

Art Deco Ibex or Ram bookends, signed by the sculptor Max Le Verrier. The bookends are in green and black patinated art metal, France 1930. Literature: Art Deco sculpture by Vic...

Art Deco girl figure with faun made with patinated metal, mounted on checkered marble base. Made in France, c. 1930's by Paul Sega *Signed on the girl's le...

Great white topper/cylinder hat ceramic sculpture. France 1950s cream white ceramic Measures :22 cm height x 27 cm diameter Conditions: excellent consistent with age and ...

Terracotta japanese girl Akito head sculpture Willy Gordon (1918 - 2023), France 1940s Juvenile work. Signed on the base. Measures: H 35 cm x 20 x 19 cm Conditions: excel...

This Sitting woman is in Plaster. It is an Art Deco sculpture, made circa 1930, in France. In a white color. In the Style of Jan and Joël Martel.

Beautifully Pair of French Art Deco Porcelain By Sue et Mare sculpted with an abundant overflow with low and high relief design, featuring high-fired earthenware with thick glazed in...

Art Deco lamp standing nude with ball by Max Le Verrier. This figural table lamp is the smaller version of the famous Clarté model. The statue is executed in Art metal with green pat...

Paperweight" Taureau Sacre" made in frosted glass with sepia patina by René Lalique in 1938 for the Royal Dutch Mail. Acid-stamped signature and entitling on bottle. Edition limi...

This is an Art Deco Period, Sculpture in stone, representing an Man Head. In a white color. It has been made in France circa 1940. It is very heavy Terracotta.

Art Deco three naked men holding hands bronze and marble base sculpture 1930's. Lost wax bronze sculpture of three naked men holding hands.

This table lamp, is a sculpture, representing a male and Females face, carved in the wood. The wood has this light brown color of this wood, with the old patina. This lamp was made i...

Very stylish and rare matching pair of Art Deco bookends. These are a great find and in exceptional condition. Originating from France and dating to the 1930s both stand on marble ba...

La Borne - french unique piece. Large figurative ceramic bust by french artist Realised circa 1970 Sonteware ceramic piece with blue and white ceramic glazes colors Origi...

Sculpture of a girl with a bird by Jacques Limousin Régule, with original colorful patina Marble base Original Art Deco, France 1930s Measures...

High Art Deco plaster statue, circa 1930-1950. Not signed.