Beaux Arts Sculptures

Monumental ceramic sculpture entitled " Blue Figue " with blue shiny glaze. This piece can be put inside or outside. Signed at the base " LD"; Laurent Dufour is a French artist who ...

Monumental ceramic sculpture entitled " Family " with yellow mate glaze. This piece can be put inside or outside. Signed at the base " LD"; Laurent Dufour is a French artist who li...

Henri Honore Plé (1853 - 1922). This beautiful original 19th century French sculpture depicts a moment between father and son. Fine quality patinated bronze, in the naturalistic styl...

Bronze musical Putti or Cherub garden statues set of four, with original patina, whimsical classical 1930s. Measurement of 13 equals the base, the...

A porcelain sculpture by Wayne Fischer. Perfect original conditions. Signed. Unique piece. 2007. How can an inert object produce deeply unsuspecting, indecipherable, uncontrollable emotions? Wayne Fischer is an artist who can create works that force one to ask such moving questions as this. If he doesn’t know why, if he can’t explain the deepest reasons of his artistic research, he definitely knows the workings and limitations of the artistic process he invented. He has never deviated from the course he set for himself since university; translate life. The works presented here show the evolution of his creations over the past thirty years. If Wayne Fischer has received several international prizes and quickly obtained the recognition of his peers in ceramics, nevertheless he retains a singular position at once unavoidable and disturbing. His sculptures are paradoxical, powerful and sensual, and cause a certain unease. They are beautiful, carnal, touchable, all the while being outside the standard idea of beauty. The ambiguity of attraction and rejection is at the heart of this evolution. The pieces from the 1980s and 90s are imposing by their size, stature and symmetry, which give them balance. They generate surprise, curiosity and play between contrasts that are both soft and aggressive. They reference the body, muscles, and torso, without presenting an exact reality. They are double-faced, seductive, and enigmatic. Wayne’s shapes are inspired by shells, bivalves, sometimes presented as though they are floating in space. But the reference of the marine world to the mysterious female body has only one interpretation and only history and emotion condition the reaction of the spectator: he accepts or refuses to see, to be seduced. He is touched or he flees. The more recent sculptures are appreciated in the fullness of their round volume and the search for a pure universal beauty. “Metamorphosis,” the work recently awarded by the Bettencourt Foundation, is from this series of pieces wheel- thrown and deformed which pushes the porcelain from the inside so the bulges evoke the movement of waves or the musculature of several bodies. The exactness, the clean breaks, the assurance of lines and valleys are testimony to the interior power that governs the creation. The life energy expressed is also felt by the artist as the origin of ceramics. All the pieces are curved and tense. They show no marking, no sign of the hand, no imprints, and yet give an impression of spontaneity, as if a dropped piece of clay found its form by chance. Depending on the angles, the content becomes “the origins of the world”. Femininity and sensuality are exalted. Inspired by the body, before and after birth, or simply the sea, the parts of the sculpture conjugate around a mysterious interior cavity, secret and troubling. The interior wall doesn’t correspond to the exterior, and has its own volumes, deformities, and intimacy. The pieces present two kinds of interior: one open, and partially uncovered, the other totally hidden inside. The differences of their respective deformation reinforce the impression of life : the subjective representation of muscles and bones, of bulges pushed by an interior force, like a visceral movement of respiration. The surface of the ceramic is crackled but soft and fine, even reflecting light like the skin. The nuances of color reinforce the expression of sensuality. The alignment of technique and what it causes one to see and feel has rarely been so intimately successful. Wayne Fischer perfected his technique in the 1970s and has remained faithful to it. He adds fibers to porcelain clay that has been chosen for its whiteness to create and accentuate volume around empty space, by assembling slabs or thrown pieces. Then, he makes another piece that takes its place inside; both parts are formed with no hand...

The first example of this sculpture we have seen, this striking depiction of a male gladiator -- clothed in nothing but a short mail skirt - is shown in the midst of battle, one arm ...

Beautiful bronze sculpture by the Portuguese artist Gloria Morena from 1977. Very good conservation and general condition for this bronze representing ...

O/5804 - Small signed terracotta female bust by a famous Italian artist: Celestino Fumagalli , born in Turin 1864, died in Milan 1941. It's a sm...

Abstract sculpture in terracotta by Victor Roman, France circa 1970. Project of a sculpture in bronze.

A ceramic sculpture by Gérard Brossard to La Borne. Perfect original conditions. Signed "Gérard Brossard". Unique piece, circa 2000.

A pair of small 19th century Italian cast iron garden statues, or figurines representing the seasons of Autumn and Spring. Beautiful weathered blue gray patina with heavy rusting. Ci...

Glazed stoneware sculpture of Saint-Jean by André Rozay. Artist signature at the back « La Borne - Rozay». Unique piece. Circa 1970-1980. H : 24.4 x 7.9 x 8.3 inches.

An important stoneware sculpture by Tim Orr. Handwritten signature at the base. Circa 1970-1980. One pair is avaible.

Monumental ceramic sculpture entitled " White bear " with white shiny glaze. This piece can be put inside or outside. Signed at the base " LD"; Laurent Dufour is a French artist who...

Green glazed stoneware « Bastet » by Laurent Dufour. Artist signature under the base. Unique piece. 2024. H : 80.7 x 22 x 22 inches.

Glazed stoneware vase by Georges Martin. Artist signature on the base. Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece. H : 18.5 x 27.5 x 7.9 inches.

Let’s get this cleared up right now: No, he’s not holding a cell phone. Instead, this little fellow is doing the job he was created to do, namely providing a place to hang a pocket w...

A rare stoneware sculpture attributed to Jöelle de Roubaix, La Borne. Perfect original conditions. Unique piece. circa 1960-1970.

Ceramic sculpture entitled « Le temple des secrets » by Pierre Martinon. Signed at the base « P.Martinon ». Unique piece. 2001. H : 36.6 x 25.2 x 18.5 inches.

Pink glazed stoneware sculpture by Laurent Dufour. Artist signature under the base. 2024. Unique piece. H : 25.6 x 11.8 x 11.8 inches.

An important stoneware sculpture by Tim Orr. Handwritten signature at the base " Tim Orr ". Circa 1970- 1980. One pair is available.

Academic Style / Study Sculpture The piece strongly resembles an anatomical horse or a study executed in the style of European art schools (Beaux-Arts). The proportions, detailed m...

Wood fired stoneware «Pot à feu» sculpture by Île/Mer/Froid. Artist signature under the base. 2023. H : 29.9’ x 14.6’ inches.

Decorative iron cherub with tremendous character and charm. having kept its original patina. Intricate details in the boys hair and hands. Certainly would make a wonderful statement ...

An important ceramic sculpture by Tim Orr. Signed under the base, circa 1970.

We are always on the lookout for bronzes with a sports theme. Here we are offering a rare example of a field hockey player. Well cast with a beautiful war...

A decorative dish with glaze decoration by Gisele Buthod-Garçon. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. Unique piece. Circa 1999.

An elegant porcelain sculpture by Tim Orr with black and white glaze decoration. Signed under the base "Tim Orr", circa 1970.

A wonderful antique 19th century figurine of two putti in an embrace - one putto wrapped in the other's arms with faces at a tenderly close distance. Likely French with a glazed p...

After Etienne-Maurice Falconet (French 1716 - 1791) La Baigneuse (Bathing Woman) Large 29" tall sculpture of Diana at the well. Measures 8.5" in width, 8.5" in depth and stands 29" ...

After Adrien Etienne Gaudez (French 1845-1902) "La Bonte" [Benevolence], Gilt Bronze Sculpture, depicting young woman with purse giving alms, signed to base, labeled "La Bonte / Par ...

French late 19th century spelter sculpture by Hippolyte Moreau fitted with original 1 7/8" thick rouge griotte marble base. Hippolyte was one of the famous Moreau brothers, all of whom were sculptors. He was born in Dijon France in 1832 and died in 1927. This statue, in a warm chocolate brown patina depicts a diaphanously dressed woman with flowing scarf overhead and winged cherob at her side resting on the crest of a wave and shell. Hippolyte Moreau exhibited in the Salon des Artistes Français at the turn of the century and won a medal at the Universal Exposition in 1878 and another at the 1900 World Expo. Most of his works are preserved in the Museum of Fine Arts in Dijon. The light beige pedestal...

Stoneware and oxides sculpture entitled « Porter aux nues » by Pierre Martinon. Signed at the base « P.Martinon ». Unique piece. 2024. H : 30.7 x 7.5 x 6.7 inches.

An elegant porcelain sculpture represented a woman body with glossy black glaze decoration. Signed at the base "Tim Orr", circa 1970-1980.

A porcelain sculpture with green glaze decoration by Tim Orr. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, circa 1970.

Glazed ceramic plate by Pierre Martinon. Artist signature at the base. 1995. H : 1.2 x 9.8 x 13.6 inches.

Earthenware vase- sculpture by Georges Martin. Artist monogram on the base. Unique piece. Circa 1980. H : 26.8 x 7.1 x 15.7 inches.

Large modern irregular shaped ceramic black vase with a ribbon-like decoration in gold, silver and red called "sho (hovering)" by Kato Reikichi (1953, Japan) from Seto, Aichi Provinc...

Ceramic sculpture entitled « Passage clandestin » by Pierre Martinon. Signed at the base « P.Martinon ». Unique piece. 1997. H : 16.5 x 16.5 x 9.8 inches.

A ceramic sculpture by Jean-Pierre Viot. Perfect original conditions. Unique piece. Signed at the base " viot ". circa 1970-1975.

Glazed ceramic plate by Pierre Martinon. Artist signature at the base. 1995. H : 1.2 x 9.6 x 9.8 inches.

Beautiful rare bronze sculpture seal mounted on black cardboard new and never used, late Canaanite period 13th century BCE. Hazor the bronze plaq...

A stoneware sculpture by Jeanne Grandpierre with a wood base. La borne. circa 1970-1980. Unique piece, perfect conditions.

Important sculpture in glazed stoneware by Philippe Lambercy. Artist monogram on the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 12.9’ x 28.7’ x 8.3’ inches.

Glazed and engobed ceramic sculpture. Artist’s monogram at the base to identify. Circa 1970- 80. Unique piece. H : 9.8 x 29.5 x 16.9 inches.

A ceramic ram with white glaze decoration of Art Deco period. Attributed to Primavera. No signed. Perfect original conditions, circa 1930.   

A wonderful bronze of a seated Venus and Cupid. Modeled with a recumbent Venus attended by Cupid on an oval plinth in the manner of Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse. With finely...

A big ceramic sculpture by Joelle Deroubaix to La Borne. Perfect original conditions. Not signed. Circa 1960-1970.

A ceramic sculpture by french artist Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, Circa 1970. Unique piece.  

This is an exceptionally rare bronze of the noted early film star Emil Jannings. Emil Jannings was a German actor, popular in 1920s Hollywood. He was the first Oscar recipient, hono...

An elegant ceramic sculpture by Tim Orr. Signed under the base, circa 1970.

Important sculpture in glazed stoneware by Philippe Lambercy. Artist monogram on the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 16.5’ x 30.7’ x 7’ inches.

An elegant porcelain sculpture by Tim Orr with black glaze decoration. Signed under the base, circa 1970.

A finely cast French Orientalist sculpture after Jean-Didier Debut of a Tunisian Water Carrier cast by the Pinedo Bronzier foundry of Paris. Entitled:...

Stoneware and oxides sculpture entitled « La vie du grand Heaume » by Pierre Martinon. Signed at the base « P.Martinon ». Unique piece. 2023. H : 24.4 x 12.6 x 9 inches.

Stoneware and oxides sculpture entitled « Paysage intimiste » by Pierre Martinon. Signed at the base « P.Martinon ». Unique piece. 2024. H : 14.2 x 12.9 x 5.5 inches.

"Detresse" [Distress] Patinated Metal Sculpture, 20th century, depicting a shipwrecked sailor hailing for aid. 26.5" H x 10" H x 8.5" D.

An interesting ceramic mask by F. Labelle, with a metal base. Signed "Labelle". Unique piece. Perfect original conditions, circa 1980-1990.

Ceramic sculpture entitled « Pleins et déliés » by Pierre Martinon. Signed at the base « P.Martinon ». Unique piece. 1991. H : 21.6 x 11.4 x 4.7 inches.

Stoneware and oxides sculpture entitled « Le trou noir » by Pierre Martinon. Signed at the base « P.Martinon ». Unique piece. Circa 2019. H : 21.6 x 18.1 x 20.5 inches.