French Sculptures

Rustic French Majolica Brown Hen Tureen circa 1950 signed Caugant.

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...

French sculpture of a bird standing proud on a polychromed marble pedestal. The statue is in a two-toned patinated bronze, representing a pheasant walking with its wings tucked in an...

Who doesn't love Penguins!!! These were painted in the 1950's. Would be so much fun outside in the garden or in the house near your Christmas Tree or Winter Celebration.

Exceptional Art Deco sculpture/lamp by Max Le Verrier (1891-1973) representing a monkey under an umbrella. It is titled La Pluie "The Rain" or Le Singe au Parapluie "Monkey with an U...

Beautiful female mannequin hat stand made from plaster. It was used to be displayed at a shopcounter or vitrine. Comes from a lot acquired from ...

Pair of sculptural white plaster foliate lamps, in the manner of Serge Roche, France, circa 1940s. They have been rewired for US usage and are ready to use.

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, ...

Large expressive, naturalistic Art Déco sculpture "panther with cobra" by Felix Guis, 1930s. Signed by the artist F.Guis. The artist Felix Guis ( 1887 to 1972 ), born in Tunesia ha...

Ceramic figure 1960s Signed hat the Artist on the back . This is a very outstanding and unique decorative figure. Chic and understated.

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...

Large French Majolica lobster tureen or box with green glaze, circa 1950.

Spectacular sculpture by Pesce Scorfano made in the 1930s in blue glazed stucco attributed to the great Italian sculptor Guido Cacciapuoti (1892-1953).

Signed: Depose No 98 J.B This stylish Bambi sculpture dates to the late 1930s and was Fabricated in France. The piece is in excellent condition and a ...

Superb spelter sculpture of a pheasant over a marble base. Intricate detail in the sculpture and patina alternating silver and black to simulate the coat's patterns as well as gouges...

French Bronze Equine Statue after Pierre-Jules Mene. Fabulous French animalier bronze features an elegant horse captured in an energetic pose. Bowing the head down represents its ...

Vallauris wall mounted decoration tiles handcrafted and signed. Beautiful decor of summer flowers glazed tiles in bright colors orange, yellow, blue, gray and red, all signed by Vall...

Primitive wood mold with fantastic patina Different shapes available - priced separately but wonderful as a collection France circa 1940s.

Decorate a shell or wine cellar with this elegant bust. Hand crafted in France circa 1970, and built of iron, the bust sits on an attached round base, and depicts a young female "Bac...

Superb and large sculpture of two alert greyhound dogs in beautiful Art Deco period green patina. Set on an elegant brown and white veined marble base. Dimensions in cm ( H x L x l ...

This French arresting 2 part brass abstract geometric signed vintage sculpture is from the 60;s and by Chevalier. It is tall at 18.5" H. The connected and welded triangles are placed...

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

Mid-Century Modern abstract bronze metal tabletop sculpture by Guitou Knoop (French, 1909-1985). Signed and dated 1965 on base. This work is 1 of 5 available for purchase.  

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...

A ceramic decoration from 1960s France in the shape of an elephant. Painted with a white glaze laced with powder blue and yellow ochre; the saddle, seat ...

Demetre Chiparus (1888-1950) designed this gorgeous Art Deco fine terracotta sculpture. The artwork features a brown-red patinated Art Deco walking el...

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. Comes from a lot acquired from a clothes shop...

Art Deco ceramic fish with a crackle glaze finish originating from France and Art signed LEJAN to bottom fin and dating to the 1930''s. This real...

Francois Levallois (1882-1965). Reclining dog in ceramics. Art Deco style, 1940s. Marked In good condition - minor scratch on the plinth. Dimensions: L 39.5 x H 23.0 cm.

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...

A fine unique wooden sculptural wall decoration. Hand Carved motifs, made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1970s. Nice texture and dimensions in this vintage piece, it can be used as ...

A beautiful frosted crystal perch fish sculpture on base by Lalique of France , circa 1990s. This gorgeous piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measure...

Primitive wood mold with fantastic patina Different shapes available - priced separately but wonderful as a collection France circa 1940s.

Decorate a kitchen counter or patio with this antique stone pig sculpture. Crafted in France circa 1970 and carved of concrete, the sculpture features a ...

Primitive wood mold with fantastic patina Different shapes available - priced separately but wonderful as a collection France, circa 1940s.

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....

Bottle holder as the ones used by Marcel Duchamp for his readymade, Not signed. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use. Preserving a beautiful ...

Primitive wood mold with fantastic patina Different shapes available - priced separately but wonderful as a collection France circa 1940s.

Art Deco bronze sculpture of two carp fish by Santiago Bonome, 1930. The sculptor was born in Spain and worked in France. Signed Bonome with Barbedienne Fondeur Paris. Bronze w...

Primitive wood mold with fantastic patina Different shapes available - priced separately but wonderful as a collection France circa 1940s.

French ceramic statue. The praying Virgin is depicted with curved, clean lines typical of mid-20th century Catholic art. Good condition and nice patina Shipping: 8.5 / 10 / 39 ...

Rustic French Majolica Brown Hen Tureen circa 1950 signed Caugant.

Primitive wood mold with fantastic patina Different shapes available - priced separately but wonderful as a collection France circa 1940s.

Bronze Art Deco Pair of Leaping Gazelle on Marble Base. A unique silhouette style bronze piece showing the natural movement of these animals is from Europe. I always love the leaping...

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 ...

Primitive wood mold with fantastic patina Different shapes available - priced separately but wonderful as a collection France circa 1940s.

Beautiful miniature bronze statue of a monkey sitting on a base. Great addition to your table tops and interiors.

A ceramic decoration from 1960s France in the shape of an elephant. Glazed in a deep blue laced with powder blue and yellow ochre; the saddle, seat and b...

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...

French Art Deco iron floor lamp, in the manner of Edgar Brandt, French, circa 1930s. It has been rewired for US usage and is ready to use.

Very large plaster sculpture representing the body of a quirky woman This work of the 50s is very impressive in size Its old gray patina is very suitab...

Plaster bust/mannequin which served an advertising purpose for new lingerie collections. It is in very good condition for its age. The hairstyle of the lady is also in the 'a...

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.

Sublime Mid-Century Egyptian Cat Signed R. Viot 1/7 1951. An interesting fact for cat lovers: After the pyramids and the kohl painted eyes, almost noth...

French bronze in dark green and brown patina of harlequin.

Extra large Primitive wood mold with fantastic patina Different shapes available - priced separately but wonderful as a collection France circa 1940s.