Art Deco Pierre La Faguay Bronze Flapper Sculpture on Exotic Onyx Plinth Base

Art Deco bronze sculpture by French Artist Pierre Le Faguays, France 1930. Bronze on green marble base. This sculpture is illustrated in: Art Deco and other figures by Brian Catley, ...

PIERRE LE FAGUAYS French, 1892-1962 "The Lock" Verdigris patinated bronze signed verso P Le Faguays, sealed with LN Paris foundry cachet Cold-stamped BRONZE and numbered 118 28 1/2" W x 8" D x 16 7/8" H An incredibly fine example of "The Lock" by Pierre Le Faguays, the model is a perfect embodiment of essence of the Art Deco period capturing a canal worker at the moment of full torsion as he uses the weight of his body to rotate the huge wooden lever. Cast by the foundry of J. Lehmann, stamped to the reverse with his circular cachet noting "LN Paris JL" (which stands for "Les neveux de J. Lehmann"), the present example is the large version of this model and a difficult example to find. It features a fabulous surface texture and complex overall verde patination with hints of brown, caramel, black and yellow. PIERRE LE FAGUAYS Born in 1892 in Nantes, France, Pierre Le Faguays would become famous for his contribution to the Art Deco movement. His education under the guidance of James Vibert at the Geneva University of Art and Design was pivotal in shaping his artistic style. Le Faguays' work began to gain recognition shortly after his first exhibition at the Salon des Artistes Français in 1922, a key event that marked the onset of his most productive years. In 1926 and 1927, Le Faguays received honorable mentions that served as public acknowledgments of his growing stature. His choice of materials was diverse, ranging from bronze and terracotta to more exotic mediums like ivory and alabaster. His sculptures often depicted lithe female figures and many of his models are reportedly influenced by the terracotta figurines of ancient Tanagra in Greece. Le Faguays regularly collaborated with his peers in the burgeoning and highly active artistic community in France, contemporaries that were also working to promote the new modernist vision that became recognized as the Art Deco movement. He co-founded the "Stele and Evolution Group" with Maurice Bouraine, working alongside artists such as Sibylle May...

Art Deco bronze sculpture by French Artist Pierre Le Faguays, France 1930. Bronze on green marble base. This sculpture is illustrated in: Art Deco and other figures by Brian Catley, ...

This authentic Art Deco bronze sculpture depicts a graceful nude dancer holding a Thyrsus, created by the renowned French artist Pierre Le Faguays around 1930. Cast in gilt and patin...

Art deco bronze sculpture athlete with bow, archer. By Pierre Le Faguays. Bronze with green patina on Portor marble base. France 1930. Signed and with foundry mark Les Neveux de Lehm...

6" Tall Nude Flapper girl standing tall with her legs slightly apart, exuding confidence and poise. Her bob style is pulled back, emphasizing the smooth lines of her neck and face. H...

Art Deco bronze sculpture athlete with spear signed by Pierre Le Faguays. The sculpture has a rich green patina with shades of brown. France 1927. This bronze is illustrated on page...

An exceptional and exceedingly rare Art Deco bronze sculpture titled “Lysis”, designed by Pierre Le Faguays under his well-known pseudonym Fayral, and cast by the Max Le Verrier foun...

“Covetousness” by Pierre Le Faguays. Stone and bronze sculpture. France, CIRCA1920. “Art Deco and other Figures” Bryan Catley (1978), pag 189.

Art Deco sculpture called “The Dance”, made of brown patinated bronze with a Portoro marble base. Made by Pierre Le Faguays (1892-1962). Signed Le Faguays. France, CIRCA 1920.