French Sculptures

Silver plated nude act, sign but not readable. Black lacquered wood base.  

Grace a tabletop, console, or library niche with this expressive French bronze bust by renowned sculptor Emmanuel Villanis (1858–1914). Titled Cendrillon, French for Cinderella, the ...

A French vintage rooster sculpture from the mid-20th century. We all know that eagles are the symbol for America. Roosters are the French national emblem. This particular one is made...

Gorgeous pair of French gold gilded bronze candelabras on a black granite base. Each piece has a five branch candle holder. The measurement are fo...

Henri Etienne Dumaige 1830-1888 Cleopatra before Caesar, bronze This Orientalist group alludes to the spectacular meeting of Caesar and Cleopatra...

David M. Stoneware sculpture. Signed and dated 1980.

EMILE LOUIS PICAULT (1833-1915). "Victoria", a 19th century European bronze art sculpture adapted as a lamp. Set on a marble base. Signed. Missing parts. Electrified. Dimensions: (He...

Pierre Le Faguays (1892-1962) An Impressive and very large 43" high French Art Deco bronze figure of a young athletic man, adorned in scanty attire, almost nude, standing proudly atop a lofty and stylized rocky plinth. His stance exudes strength and confidence as he balances himself gracefully. With arms outstretched in a fluid movement, the sculptor portrays a sense of dynamic energy and prowess. Beautifully cast in a dark green, brown /black variegated patina. In his elevated grasp, the man holds a laurel wreath, raised high above his head. This symbol of victory and triumph represents the pinnacle of achievement. Through the artists eyes, it further conveys the athlete's exceptional skill and dedication to his craft. The artist's attention to detail and skillful execution breathe life into the sculpture, capturing the essence of athleticism and the human form. This remarkable bronze figure epitomizes the grace, power, and triumphant spirit of Olympic competition. It stands as a testament to the artistic brilliance and mastery of Pierre Le Faguays and serves as a timeless tribute to the pursuit of excellence in art as well as in sports. Bibliography : Bronzes, sculptors and founders by H. Berman, Abage, Vol 11, pg 425 Art Deco and other figures,by Bryan Catley,pgs 192-201 Art Deco sculpture by Victor Arwas, Academy Editions, 1992 pgs.121-127 Art Deco sculpture by Victor Arwas, Academy Editions,1975 pg. 38 Dictionnaire des peintres, sculpteurs, dessinateurs et graveurs” by E. Benezit. Gründ 1999, pg 426 The dictionary of sculptors in bronze” by James Mackay, Antique collectors club Dictionnaire illustré des sculpteurs animaliers & fondeurs de l’antiquité à nos jours, by Jean Charles Hachet. --------------------------- Pierre Le Faguays, born 1892 in Nantes, France, gained renown for his innovative approach to sculpting dancers, drawing inspiration from the Tanagra statues. In 1927, he received a prestigious medal of honor for his exceptional work. A close companion of Max Le Verrier, Pierre collaborated extensively with the Le Verrier foundry, which produced numerous pieces of his art. In addition to his given name, he also employed two pseudonyms, Fayral and Guerbe, which were derived from the surnames of his mother and wife respectively. As a leading sculptor, Pierre's creations earned consistent praise for their exceptional craftsmanship and meticulous attention to anatomical precision. His artistic endeavors extended beyond sculpture, as he also designed pieces for Goldscheider in Paris, working under the label "La Stele." Pierre's versatility encompassed various mediums, including ivory, bronze, spelter, stone, wood, alabaster, and ceramics. Notably, he received artistic education alongside his friend Max Le Verrier, studying together at the Beaux Arts in Geneva. Throughout their lives, Pierre maintained strong friendships with both Marcel Bouraine and Max Le Verrier, with the latter's foundry being instrumental in producing many of Le Faguays' statues. The bond formed...

Early 20th century Art Déco french nickelled bronze owl-shaped car mascot by Édouard-Marcel Sandoz for Susse Frères By: Édouard-Marcel Sandoz, Susse Frères Material: bronze, nickel,...

France / 1900 / Wall console / plaster / Antique / Rustic An antique French church wall console in plaster featuring three cherubs or angels with decorations. This rustic console or...

Wood duck sculpture

French pair of large and impressively decorated porcelain centerpiece figures. Each one is in great antique condition with appropriate wear consistent with age / use. Both Repaired o...

French Art Deco Plaster Tiger Sculpture by Magnelli, Early 1900s. A dynamic French Art Deco plaster sculpture depicting a tiger on the prowl, created by Magnelli in early 20th-century France. This striking piece features an authentic old bronze patina, capturing the power and elegance of the tiger with bold, stylized Art Deco lines. Height: 5.1 in. (13 cm) Width: 21.3 in. (54.2 cm) Depth: 4.6 in. (11.8 cm) Condition: Excellent vintage condition Markings: Signed “Magnelli” on the side (see photo) Origin: France Date: Early 1900s This rare Art Deco tiger sculpture...

Luxury at its finest, high-end glass sculpture by Jean-Pierre Demarchi, France. The sculpture - made out of art glass - is called 'Faune' in teal colors. A beautiful sculpture. Fou...

Spelter sculpture with green patina representing a young footballer. Signed on the terrace "H. Fugère". Good condition. Dimensions Height 49,5cm Width 16cm D...

Plaster model of a swan in an art deco style (base repaired). Circa 1950.

Dancer by Demétre Chiparus 1886 - 1947 Large chrysoelephantine sculpture in gilt bronze Marble base. Signed "D. H. Chiparus". Measures: 67 cms. alt. total and 49 cms. diam. base Good condition. Demétre Haralamb Chiparus was a Romanian Art Deco era sculptor who lived and worked in Paris, France. He was one of the most important sculptors of the Art Deco era. Sculptures of Chiparus represent the classical manifestation of Art Deco style in decorative bronze and ivory sculpture...

A highly decorAtive pair of late 19th Century bronze candlesticks with two mermen knelt on bronze tripods ornately decorated holding up the candle holders with excellent hand chased ...

Beautiful and intruiging advertising statue for Christian Dior. This would have been used on a shop counter or to draw attention in a shop windo...

A c1940 Art Deco ceramic "Swimmer" sculpture by Louis Giraud for Vallauris of France. This work features a sculpted walnut base with Giraud Vallauris plaque on the reverse. The sculp...

A very well sculptured large terracotta seated hound. Most likely of an alsation This seated hound has very good detailing including the collar.His ears are pointed and he has a ve...

Elegant pair of Art Deco sculptural bookends, made in France in the 1930s and signed by the sculptor Tedd. The bookends depict two facing panthers, sculpted with refined anatomical d...

Victor SEGOFFIN (1868-1925, France) :"'Winged Victory"(Memorial to the Polytechnicians who died in 1914-1918) Bronze with a dark brown patina Signed with the artist's monogram 'V...

This is a vintage greyhound figure. A French, bronze dog statue, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. Graceful and endearing, a treat for th...

A self-taught artist, Piere-Jules Mêne (1810-1879) dedicated his entire career to making bronze statues, which were met with great success among both French and international clients...

Exceptionnelle et rare sculpture réalisé en 2014 en bronze représentant un ours polaire, œuvre des bronziers-sculpteurs français Bernard & Arnaud Bessoud. Éditée à seulement 8 ex...

A wonderful pair of carved wooden angels with nice detail in what appears to be their original painted surface, dating to the 18th century, probably French, in very good condition, w...

ANDRÉ-VINCENT BECQUEREL French, 1893-1981 Leaping Stag and Hind Verdigris patinated bronze Signed "A. BECQUEREL", "cire purdue", "Susse Fr. Edt. Paris"...

This striking sculpture, signed by renowned French sculptor M. Guiraud Riviere, masterfully captures the dynamic movement of a horse and rider. The figure is crafted in bronze with e...

Deer, sculpture by François Melin, circa 1970, made of small brass plates welded to an iron rod structure. Can be used outdoors or indoors. Unique...

This solid bronze sculpture depicts a revue star in a dynamic pose, gracefully stepping down a flight of stairs. She wears an emerald gown adorned with go...

This vintage architectural model of an ancient Roman temple with Corinthian capitals is hand made in French plaster, in good condition. The model represents the front of a classical ...

Couple of Elephants by Charles Lemanceau at Saint-Clement's, France, 1920s. A beautiful example of French art ceramics, this pair of elephants by Charles Lemanceau was produced at th...

Large Majolica woodpeckers vase or umbrella stand. Measures: Diameter 30 cm. Height 61 cm.

"Matta" is a Designed large floor lamp in solid bronze, signed with the french artist’s mark of Alexandre logé Limited edition x 25. Numbered 2 / 25. Single LED bulb inside opening a...

Pair of 1970s French Fish Sculptures – Wood and Gilded Metal Mid-Century Decor Description: This elegant pair of fish sculptures from the 1970s combines natural wood with gilded met...

Set of 3 art glass sculptures or paperweights, France 1970s. The set included a faceted green glass pyramid, clear glass square and smaller clear glass cone. Listing dimensions are...

Original contemporary work by Dominique Pouchain; abstract animal sculpture in unglazed and blue glazed ceramic; signed.

Decorative Crystal Glass Pineapple With Brass Finish The crystal glass pineapple with a brass finish is an exquisite decorative accessory that embodies the botanical jungle trend. T...

"Veil Dancer" by Pierre Le Fuagays (1892-1962). Gilded bronze sculpture and marble base. Bryan Catley (1978) "Art Deco and Other Figures" p. 199. France, CIRCA 1920.

This set of 3 small decorative owls is made of brass. This is a French work. Circa 1970

'Bohemienne' An Art Nouveau bronze sculpture by Emmanuel Villanis (1858-1914), depicting an elegant young woman holding a lyre with her other arm raised behind her head with robes fl...

Emerging from an ethereal dream, this sculpture evokes the raw power and majesty of nature. Cast in pate de verre glass and crafted using a centuries-old technique, this figure offer...

Pierre Digan (1941-2016), 20th midcentury ceramic wall sculpture by Pierre Digan Realized, circa 1960 in La Borne Original brown ceramic color In a black metal frame M...

Bronze & Marble Bust of Ludwig van Beethoven Signed by Alfredo Pine and Way Cast with Paris Foundry, Circa 1915. Please view all accompanying photos thoroughly for the most accurate...

Set of two 16th century oak panels, one representing a character accompanied by a dog, the other a character in flames, probably saints. These ...

Own an iconic piece of surrealist art with Man Ray's Le Cadeau, a striking sculpture produced in 1974 in Italy. This limited-edition work is numbered 125/5000 and signed by the artis...

Bronze plaque in high relief of Napoleon crossing the Alps after the famous painting by Jacques-Louis David (30 August 1748-29 December 1825...

Art Deco sculpture depicting a stalking panther, France, circa 1930 Green patinated spelter panther on a rectangular, profiled pedestal of white veined, black, and red marble. Dimen...

French Glazed Terracotta fish sculpture. Interesting antique French iridescent glazed terracotta fish sculpture. This French fish figure is executed i...

Probably Mdme. Pompadour and Mdme. DuBarry caricatures, popular motif in the 19th century. On coral colored marble bases, and probably of architectural origin. Great color contrast b...

Set of three silvered bronze ducks finely chiseled. French work. Circa 1970 (Each duck can be sold separately)

Antoine-Louis Barye (French, 1795-1875). ‘Éléphant du Sénégal’ (‘Senegalese Elephant’). Patinated bronze. Cast by Ferdinand Barbedienne, Paris, from the model by Antoine-Louis B...

Isidore Jules Bonheur (French, 1827-1901) ‘Le Grand Jockey ‘ Signed 'I Bonheur' and with foundry stamp PEYROL EDITEUR'. Bronze, rich mid-brown pa...

Mid-19th century pair of French painted and glazed terracotta lions grasping oval Fleur De Lis shields while resting on shaped plinths. Circa 1840. Sculptures of lions were often ...

Carved from a single, uninterrupted block of lapis lazuli, this remarkable obelisk commands attention through both its scale and its purity of form. Rising in a classic pyramid-toppe...

Sculpture Stormtrooper Blue Helmet Butterflies with original blue Stormtrooper helmet in matte blue resin ornamented with Morphos butterflies (no cites required for this butterfly). ...

A pair of French late 19th century (circa 1880) Grand Tour cast iron and brass-plated busts of Antinous as Bacchus (or Dionysus) and Ariadne, after the original pairing by Leone Cler...

French Art Deco showjumper porcelain bottle by Georges BASTARD (Paris), France, ca.1924. Designed by Margerie. White porcelain made in Limoges. Height : 10.5"(26.7cm), Width : 3.9"(1...

A very fine early 20th century terracotta bust of Alexandre Brongniart, after the original work by Jean-Antoine Houdon. Demonstrating exacting proportions & finely sculpted feat...