Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
BEAUX ARTS STYLE
Beaux Arts furniture included chairs replicating models from the Renaissance and sofas inspired by Louis XIV. These pieces filled high-ceilinged rooms that featured tapestries fit for a medieval castle and were illuminated by crystal chandeliers reminiscent of those in European palaces. Leon Marcotte Company created furnishings for the White House mimicking the style of Louis XVI, while in France, cabinetmaker Louis Majorelle reproduced 18th-century pieces that would influence his later Art Nouveau style.
Students at the École des Beaux-Arts in 19th-century Paris meticulously sketched Roman and Greek art and architecture as part of a curriculum that elevated the classical world. This reverence for history informed the architecture and design being constructed in the French capital and beyond, where columns and pediments were joined with elements referencing the Renaissance and Baroque eras, culminating in grand civic buildings such as the Palais Garnier opera house constructed under Napoleon III.
Beaux Arts style, also known as Classical Eclecticism for its flamboyant mixing of influences, made its way to the United States in the late 19th century through American architects who studied in Paris, like Richard Morris Hunt and Charles Follen McKim. They designed monumental turn-of-the-century buildings like train stations, libraries, museums and mansions that featured soaring entry halls and grand stairways with nearly every surface embellished, from mosaic floors to stained-glass ceilings. The luxurious interiors of these Beaux Arts buildings, which weren’t crowded with objects as in the Victorian era, matched this spirit of opulence and embraced the past.
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Style: Beaux Arts
Stoneware and oxides sculpture entitled « Matador » by Pierre Martinon, 2023.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware and oxides sculpture entitled « Matador » by Pierre Martinon.
Signed at the base « Martinon ».
Unique piece.
2023.
H : 18.1 x 7.9 x 6.7 inches.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Green glazed ceramic handle pot by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green glazed ceramic handle pot by Gisèle Buthod Garçon.
Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990.
H : 6.7’ x 6.3’ x 4.7’ inches.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Bronze Sculpture Father And Son By Henri Honore Plé
By H. Ple
Located in Norwood, NJ
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Stoneware and oxides sculpture entitled « Fleurs de nuit » by Pierre Martinon.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware and oxides sculpture entitled « Fleurs de nuit » by Pierre Martinon.
Signed at the base « Martinon ».
Unique piece.
2020.
H : 18.1 x 9 x 5.9 inches.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Emile Louis Picault French Bronze Tazza Compote Vide Pouche
Located in Dallas, TX
Emile Louis Picault, French (1833-1915) "Olympias XCI Graeci Syracusis Captivi" bronze tazza
Dated 1863. Standing on decorated base with Roman head motifs.
Signed 'E. Picault, Exp...
Category
1880s French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Busts After Albert Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This pair of 19th century busts are after noted French sculptor Albert Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (1824 - 1887). The pieces are exquisitely detailed and depict the head and torso of a ...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Sculpture Entitled "La Citadelle" by Pierre Martinon, circa 2000
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic sculpture entitled « La Citadelle » by Pierre Martinon.
Perfect original conditions.
Signed and dated at the base "Pierre Martinon 2000".
Unique piece.
Far from...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century English Majolica Begonia Leaf Plate
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th Century English Majolica glazed ceramic begonia leaf plate with a single green leaf on dark brown ground with yellow accents. Mottled green,...
Category
19th Century American Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
French Desvres Faience Jardinière or Cachepot
By Desvres
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Desvres faience jardinière, or cache pot. Hand-painted in typical floral design with beautiful vivid colors of blue, green, yellow and red on white ground. A ni...
Category
Early 20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
Ernest Rancoulet "Dona Sol" Patinated Bronze Bust
Located in Astoria, NY
Ernest Rancoulet (French, 1870-1915) "Dona Sol", Patinated Bronze and Rouge Griotte Marble Portrait Bust, late 19th century, depicting a Spanish Noblewoman in 16th century costume, s...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Griotte Marble, Bronze
Pink glazed ceramic bowl by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pink glazed ceramic bowl by Gisèle Buthod Garçon.
Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990.
H : 3.9’ x 6.7’ inches.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Big Ceramic Vase by Jean Linard to La Borne, Circa 1964
By Jean Linard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic vase by Jean Linard to La Borne.
Signed and dated under the base "Linard 64".
Unique piece.
Perfect original conditions.
1964.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
"Runner, " Large Rare Bronze of Nude Male Figure by Seifert, 1922
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sculpted as European artists were moving from Beaux Arts realism to a more stylized modern approach to the figure, which we now call Art Deco, this large and rare bronze depicts a nu...
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
"Shotputter, " Large Bronze Sculpture of Nude Male Athlete, Exquisitely Sculpted
By Louis Marie Jules Delapchier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The only example we have ever seen, this large (33 inch high) bronze sculpture of a superbly-conditioned athlete about to put the shot was made by Louis Marie Jules Delapchier in the...
Category
1910s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Large black glazed ceramic vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large black glazed ceramic vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon.
Raku fired.
Artist monogram and signature under the base.
Circa 1980-1990.
Unique piece.
H : 12.6’ x 12.6’ inches.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Émile Louis Picault Bronze Pegasus on Presentation Plinth
Located in Norwood, NJ
Émile Louis Picault, (1833-1915). Pegasus and Perseus patinated bronze, French, 19th century. Fabulous original period bronze figural group standin...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Griotte Marble, Gold Plate, Bronze
Large floor vase in green glazed ceramic by Patrick Crulis, 2024
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green glazed stoneware large floor vase by Patrick Crulis.
2024. Unique piece.
H : 28.3 x 15.7 x 15.7 inches.
Approximate sizes.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic vase by Huguette Bessonne to Vallauris, Circa...
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic vase by Huguette Bessone.
Unique piece.
Circa 1960-1970.
H : 10 x 2.4 inches.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Black glazed ceramic mural sculpture by Patrick Crulis, 2024
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Black glazed ceramic mural sculpture by Patrick Crulis.
2024. Unique piece.
H : 20.1 x 18.5 x 15.3 inches.
Approximate sizes.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Trophy Form French Champleve and Cloisonne Vase with Cover
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent and very large (23 inch tall) antique (19th century) trophy form vase or urn with cover, finely crafted from bronze with body and lid featuring multi-colored floral and a...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Bowl on tray in glazed ceramic with pearly white interior by Gisèle ButhodGarçon
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bowl on tray in glazed ceramic with pearly white interior by Gisèle Buthod Garçon.
Raku fired.
Artist monogram and signature under the base.
Circa 1980-1990.
H : 5.1’ x 11.2’ x 8....
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Glazed ceramic sculpture by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed ceramic sculpture by Gisèle Buthod Garçon.
Raku fired. Artist monogram and signature under the base. Circa 1980-1990.
H : 3.9’ x 5.5’ x 5.5’ inch...
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware and oxides sculpture « Rondeurs et taches de rousseur » by P Martinon
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware and oxides sculpture entitled « Rondeurs et taches de rousseur » by Pierre Martinon.
Signed at the base « Martinon ».
Unique piece.
2023.
H : 13.4’ x 11 x 7.5 inches.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2022
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A porcelain sculpture by Wayne Fischer.
Perfect original conditions.
Signed.
Unique piece.
2022.
How can an inert object produce deeply unsuspecting, indecipherable, uncontrol...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Glazed ceramic bowl with pearly white interior by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, 1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed ceramic bowl with pearly white interior by Gisèle Buthod Garçon.
Raku fired. Artist monogram and signature under the base. Circa 1980-1990.
H : 8.3’ x 9.8’ inches.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century French Sculpture Of A Seated Mercury by Pierre Marius Montagne
By Pierre Marius Montagne
Located in Norwood, NJ
Fine quality Seated Hermes/Mercury. French 19th century bronze seated Mercury / Hermes. "Rastender Merkur" by Pierre Marius Montagne (1828-1879). Fine quality patinated bronze on fau...
Category
1860s French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Brown glazed stoneware sculpture by Simone Couderc, circa 1990-2000.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Brown glazed stoneware sculpture by Simone Couderc.
Artist signature under the base. Circa 1990-2000.
H : 9.2’ x 12.9’ x 4.3’ inches.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Earthenware vase- sculpture by Georges Martin, circa 1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Earthenware vase- sculpture by Georges Martin.
Artist monogram on the base.
Unique piece;
Circa 1970-1980.
H : 22.8 x 5.9 x 13.8 inches.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Edmond Leveque "Rolando" Patinated Bronze
Located in Astoria, NY
Edmond Louis Auguste Leveque (French, 1814-1875) "Rolando" Patinated Bronze Sculpture, mid 19th century, the standing figure resting on his rifle, on a circular base, titled "Rolando...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Green and black glazed ceramic vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green and black glazed ceramic vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon.
Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990.
H : 6.3’ x 5.1’ inches.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Vase with White Glaze Decoration of Michel Leveque to La Borne, 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase with white glaze decoration by Michel Levêque, Potter of La Borne.
Perfect original conditions.
Signed " M. Levêque" under the base.
Circa 1970.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Earthenware vase- sculpture by Georges Martin, circa 1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Earthenware vase- sculpture with glazes decoration by Georges Martin.
Artist monogram on the base.
Unique piece.
Circa 1970-1980.
H : 20.9 x 7.9 x 15.7 inches.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Lavender and Rouge Marble Gilt Bronze Candelabra Now a Lamp
Located in Nashville, TN
Richly cast and gilded bronze floral and foliate bronze mounts with rose blooms / buds for candle holder .Now wired as a lamp . Crack to marble dome repaired (see photo 4 ) . very de...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Glazed ceramic vase by Michel Lanos
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase with glazes decoration by Michel Lanos (1926-2005).
9.8 x 8.3 inches.
Perfect original decorations.
Artist monogram under the base,
circa 1990.
Unique piece.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Glazed ceramic plate by Michel Lanos
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed ceramic plate by Michel Lanos.
Artist signature under the base. Circa 1980-1990.
H : 16.1 x 12.9 x 2.1 inches.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Big stoneware vase with geometrical decoration by Georges Martin, 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Big stoneware vase with geometrical decoration by Georges Martin.
Artist monogram on the base.
Unique piece.
Circa 1970-1980.
H : 27.5 x 5.5 x 7.1 inches.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Blue glazed ceramic abstract sculpture by Michel Lanos
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blue glazed ceramic sculpture by Michel Lanos (1926-2005).
23.6 x 18.9 x 9 inches.
Perfect original decorations.
Artist monogram under the base,
circa 1990.
Unique piece.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Glazed ceramic plate by Michel Lanos
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic plate with glaze decoration by Michel Lanos (1926-2005).
21.8 x 16.7 x 2.7 inches.
Perfect original decorations.
Artist monogram under the base,
circa 1990.
Unique piece.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Glazed ceramic plate by Michel Lanos
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic plate with glaze decoration by Michel Lanos (1926-2005).
21.6 x 16.9 x 2.7 inches.
Perfect original decorations.
Artist monogram under the base,
circa 1990.
Unique piece.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Glazed ceramic plate by Michel Lanos
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic plate with glaze decoration by Michel Lanos (1926-2005).
16.1 x 12.8 x 2.5 inches.
Perfect original decorations.
Artist monogram under the base,
circa 1990.
Unique piece.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Glazed ceramic plate by Michel Lanos
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic plate with glaze decoration by Michel Lanos (1926-2005).
5.5 x 19.3 x 17.3 inches.
Perfect original decorations.
Artist monogram under the base,
circa 1990.
Unique piece.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Glazed ceramic plate by Michel Lanos
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic plate with glaze decoration by Michel Lanos (1926-2005).
5.5 x 10.5 x 18.5 inches.
Perfect original decorations.
Artist monogram under the base,
circa 1990.
Unique piece.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Glazed ceramic Cobra vase by Michel Lanos
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase with glaze decoration by Michel Lanos (1926-2005).
18.5 x 13.4 x 7.5 inches.
Perfect original decorations.
Artist monogram under the base,
circa 1990.
Unique piece.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Glazed ceramic Cobra vase by Michel Lanos
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase with glaze decoration by Michel Lanos (1926-2005).
15.7 x 14.6 x 10.6 inches.
Perfect original decorations.
Artist monogram under the base,
circa 1990.
Unique piece.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
White glazed ceramic vase by Michel Lanos
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase with glaze decoration by Michel Lanos (1926-2005).
8.3 x 6.7 inches.
Perfect original decorations.
Artist monogram under the base,
circa 1980.
Unique piece.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
White glazed ceramic vase by Michel Lanos
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase with glaze decoration by Michel Lanos (1926-2005).
16.1 x 4.3 x 4.3 inches.
Perfect original decorations.
Artist monogram under the base,
circa 1980.
Unique piece.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Glazed ceramic vase by Michel Lanos
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase with glaze decoration by Michel Lanos (1926-2005).
14.6 x 9.8 inches.
Perfect original decorations.
Artist monogram under the base,
circa 1980.
Unique piece.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Glazed ceramic vase by Michel Lanos
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase with glaze decoration by Michel Lanos (1926-2005).
9 x 9 inches.
Perfect original decorations.
Artist monogram under the base,
circa 1980.
Unique piece.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Red glazed ceramic vase by Michel Lanos
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase with glaze decoration by Michel Lanos (1926-2005).
18.1 x 14.2 inches.
Perfect original decorations.
Artist monogram under the base,
circa 1980.
Unique piece.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Red glazed ceramic vase by Michel Lanos
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase with glazes decoration by Michel Lanos (1926-2005).
9.8 x 7.5 inches.
Perfect original decorations.
Artist monogram under the base,
circa 1980.
Unique piece.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Glazed ceramic vase by Michel Lanos
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase with glazes decoration by Michel Lanos (1926-2005).
14.2 x 10.6 inches.
Perfect original decorations.
Artist monogram under the base,
circa 1990.
Unique piece.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Glazed ceramic vase by Michel Lanos
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase with glazes decoration by Michel Lanos (1926-2005).
9.8 x 8.3 inches.
Perfect original decorations.
Artist monogram under the base,
circa 1990.
Unique piece.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Glazed ceramic vase by Michel Lanos
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase with glazes decoration by Michel Lanos (1926-2005).
7.1 x 6.3 inches.
Perfect original decorations.
Artist monogram under the base,
circa 1990.
Unique piece.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Glazed ceramic vase by Michel Lanos
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase with glazes decoration by Michel Lanos (1926-2005).
6.7 x 6.3 inches.
Perfect original decorations.
Artist monogram under the base,
circa 1990.
Unique piece.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Blue glazed ceramic vase by Michel Lanos
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase with glazes decoration by Michel Lanos (1926-2005).
Perfect original decorations.
8.7 x 6.7 inches.
Artist monogram under the base,
circa 1990.
Unique piece.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Yellow/brown glazed ceramic vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Yellow/brown glazed ceramic vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon.
Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990.
H : 6.3’ x 3.9’ inches.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Blue glazed ceramic pitcher by Roger Jacques, circa 1960-1970.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blue glazed ceramic pitcher by Roger Jacques.
Artist signature under the base. Circa 1960-1970.
H : 17.3’ x 9.8’ x 7.4’ inches.
Category
1960s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Important stoneware sculpture by Maarten Stuer, Entitled "Cadence #10", 2023
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Important stoneware sculpture entitled " Cadence" by Maarten Stuer.
Unique piece.
Artist monogram under the base.
This piece can be put indoor or outdoor.
2023.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2022
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A porcelain sculpture by Wayne Fischer.
Perfect original conditions.
Signed.
Unique piece.
2022.
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Vase by Gerard Brossard to La Borne, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase by Gerard Brossard to La Borne.
Perfect original conditions.
Signed under the base.
Circa 1990.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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