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“The Lock” Antique Art Deco French Bronze Sculpture by Pierre Le Faguays
$13,500
£10,291.01
€11,756.67
CA$18,996.40
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CHF 10,954.86
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About the Item
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 and Edouard Cazaux. This collaboration worked to extend his influence on an entire generation of working artists while his public statuary and monuments were highly influential on the general public of the era.
His collaboration with several publishers and foundries - including well-known names like Arthur Goldscheider, the house of Etling and the renowned galleries and foundry of the Susse Brothers - was instrumental in broadening the distribution and influence of his sculptures. Le Faguays' presented his work extensively at the major French exhibitions, including the Paris Salons, the Expositions des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels in Paris and the Exposition Universelle.
He died in Paris on September 8th of 1962.
Condition: Exquisite original condition. Our conservator went over the sculpture carefully, cleaned the surface, braised an open seam in the base closed (now invisible), sealed the surface in wax and polished. Ready to place.
ref. 406RST29D
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- Creator:Pierre Le Faguays (Sculptor)
- Dimensions:Height: 16.88 in (42.88 cm)Width: 28.5 in (72.39 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
- Style:Art Deco (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1930
- Condition:Repaired: See condition (braised seam in base). Exquisite original condition. Our conservator went over the sculpture carefully, cleaned the surface, braised an open seam in the base closed (now invisible), sealed the surface in wax and polished. Ready to place.
- Seller Location:Shippensburg, PA
- Reference Number:Seller: 406RST29D1stDibs: LU1059048030722
Pierre Le Faguays
Pierre Le Faguays was a master at capturing the minute details of the female form in motion. His exceptional Art Deco style transcended sculptures with stunning table lamps, desk accessories and home accents. Le Faguays’s quality is remarkable, and his distinctive pieces are rare, making his works of art highly collectible.
Born in 1892, in Rezé, France, Le Faguays received formal training both in Paris and Switzerland. In Geneva, he met Marcel Bouraine and Max Le Verrier. The three remained lifelong friends, and together founded the Le Verrier foundry, which produced many of Le Faguays’s pieces. Le Faguays was a member of several artist groups, including La Stele, Evolution and the Salon, and designed many pieces for Goldscheider under the La Stele label.
Not all of Le Faguays’s pieces have a stamp with his name. Le Faguays used two other pseudonyms, Raymond Guerbe and Fayral, the family names of his wife and mother. While the name stamps differ, the style remains the same. Le Faguays used a range of media, such as spelter, stone, wood, alabaster, ceramics, terracotta, pâte de verre, zinc and wrought iron. His most popular items were portrayals of dancers sculpted in ivory and bronze.
Le Faguays was recognized with numerous awards and exhibitions. His works were on display at Le Salon d’Automne in 1920 and the Salon of French Artists in 1922. In 1925, Arthur Goldscheider’s pavilion showed his work at the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts. In 1927, he received the French Medal of Honor and an honorable mention at Le Salon des Artistes Français. In 1937, the Exposition Internationale in Paris exhibited his work. He was a member of the Legion of Honor and the Order of Leopold.
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